hurl insults (at one)

hurl insults (at one)

To insult one in rapid succession. That bully is constantly hurling insults at the other kids in class.

See also: hurl, insult

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hurl insults (at someone)

 and throw insults (at someone)

Fig. to direct insults at someone; to say something insulting directly to someone. Anne hurled an insult at Bob that made him very angry. If you two would stop throwing insults, we could have a serious discussion.

See also: hurl, insult

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