insults

Example Sentences

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“He screams. He insults, He gets out of a helicopter, he says he has to have a Rolex, he talks about his wealth,” Fajardo said in a gathering with supporters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Talarico’s personality is something very different, a smiling appeal to the better angels of the electorate’s nature, and seemingly imperviousness to insults and attacks.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

Jost’s Hegseth stuck to a now well-worn bit: an oversized glass of “scotch” in hand, he “took questions” from the press while mostly ignoring them, pivoting instead to insults and non-answers.

From Salon • May 3, 2026

Domingo nails it as the cutting teacher who has choice words about the robber’s style choices while his students offer their own insults.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

Gangs of men and boys, egged on by the Sons of Liberty, shouted insults at soldiers.

From "George Washington, Spymaster" by Thomas B. Allen