insulters

noun

plural of insulter
as in detractors

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  1. detractors
  2. harassers
  3. tormentors
Noun
  • The third ingredient is the capitalization of future monetary demand – what detractors might call speculation, but is really just the way investment works.
    — Dave Birnbaum, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Even if their worst detractors considered Les Lalanne mere decor collected by socialites, the support of famous people was helpful in their careers.
    — Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of detractors
Noun
  • Still, the star did not name her harassers.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 22 May 2026
  • Most harassers do not harass others in front of someone else.
    — Briana Mascaro, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Definition of harassers
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  • The attacks lead to the fateful events of prom night — a famous moment from King’s original— in which Carrie, who’s become aware of growing telekinetic powers, turns her abilities on her tormenters when she’s finally pushed over the edge.
    — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 27 July 2026
  • That their tormentors were not untouchable.
    — Nazanin Boniadi, Time, 11 Mar. 2026
Definition of tormentors
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