insult

Example Sentences

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Maybe it doesn't matter that he insults allies whose soldiers fought and died alongside Americans in other Middle Eastern wars, or that sometimes he tells lies.

From BBC

She and Celia think it’s some kind of insult to bagel makers that anyone would have the nerve to toast a fresh one.

From Literature

Someone in the room, she recalled, said, “That was one of the most insulting things I have ever heard.”

From Salon

While it may seem like the insults and sick burns would be negative and hurt the McDonald’s brand, Apex says that doesn’t appear to be the case.

From MarketWatch

Travelodge, which offered the victim an "insulting" £30 refund, has apologised how the refund offer was handled but insisted staff followed security procedures correctly.

From BBC