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insults

  • plural
    of insult.
    insult
    verb (used with object)
    to treat or speak to insolently or with contemptuous rudeness; affront.
  • present tense form
    of insult (3rd person singular).
    insult
    verb (used with object)
    to treat or speak to insolently or with contemptuous rudeness; affront.

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Like Owens, Davis endured humiliations off the field: threats, insults, segregated hotels.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026

They expressed similar views but weren't targeted over their sexuality or subjected to insults about their mothers.

From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026

Brazil's government on Sunday also summoned Argentina's ambassador to discuss those "insults," the source told AFP.

From Barron's ● Jul. 26, 2026

Certainly Dana White realized he could sell more pay-per-views by playing up personal insults and grudge matches.

From Slate ● Jun. 14, 2026

Then, clearly, a thought occurred to Magister Spurge...that this must be one of those goblin insults that show budding friendship.

From "The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge" by M.T. Anderson and Eugene Yelchin