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insult

[in-suhlt, in-suhlt] / ɪnˈsʌlt, ˈɪn sʌlt /




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The idea that valuing this in a rational way for tax purposes is somehow too hard is an insult to our intelligence.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

For much of the Gulf, the proposal only added insult to injury.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Chelsea's poor season contained one final insult when they were beaten at Sunderland on the final day, meaning they have no European football under new manager Xabi Alonso next season.

From BBC • May 25, 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

“Watch it. It’s bad business to insult a god,” Brer warned.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia




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