insult
Example Sentences
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For much of the Gulf, the proposal only added insult to injury.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
As a final insult in this downward spiral, this spring Moreno amazingly told the Orange County Register that for his fan base, winning wasn’t their priority.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
Maybe calling someone a birdbrain shouldn’t be the insult we assume.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
The absurdist’s power rests in their ability to befuddle and bewilder, trusting the joke will land with the right folks and insult their target’s intelligence.
From Salon • May 21, 2026
“Turns out,” High John answered, “that despite Anansi’s ultimate insult, the bearers of his mark are welcome beneath the branches of the Mmoatia.”
From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia
Vocabulary lists containing insult
English Words Derived from French, List 1
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Because of Winn-Dixie
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Sarah, Plain and Tall
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