insulter

noun

Definition of insulternext
as in scoffer

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  1. detractor
  2. tormentor
  3. harasser
Noun
  • Since then, opposition to the program has grown, with detractors pointing to examples of people entering diversion and then going on to commit more serious crimes.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show, which drew criticism from prominent Republicans and over 2,000 FCC complaints, has defied its detractors by earning a record nine Emmy nominations.
    — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of detractor
Noun
  • There’s Chris Hargensen (Alison Thornton), Carrie’s chief tormentor at public school — the one who famously pours pig’s blood on the girl at prom.
    — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 13 July 2026
  • Lionel Messi is an all-timer (not to mention a frequent Atlanta United tormentor) and, at 39 years old, this may be his last World Cup.
    — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 13 July 2026
Definition of tormentor
Noun
  • There is just no defending that behavior, and the harasser/scumbag should walk the plank, so to speak.
    — Geoff Clark OutKick, FOXNews.com, 26 June 2026
  • Still, the star did not name her harassers.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 22 May 2026
Definition of harasser
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