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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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When facing questions from the committee, the tired-looking Patel did a much poorer job than Bondi of flinging insults at senators.

From Salon ● Sep. 18, 2026

In the southern port city of Ashdod, the artist behind the mural of Abraham and Szor unleashed a torrent of insults at the filmmakers, who are currently abroad.

From Barron's ● Sep. 17, 2026

Cameron shoved her head into the American, who pushed back, before they exchanged insults side by side.

From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026

Gaulier snorted, a rare sign of approval from the exacting clown instructor, who was known for his blunt critiques and caustic insults.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026

She never talks to me unless there’s someone else around to hear her hilarious insults.

From "The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl" by Stacy McAnulty