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3 | 31% | 8 | Prosecuting officer and copper brought into service in capital city | |
As A Result Of Prosecuting The Lieutenant Is Held To Be Offensive Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "INSULTING" which means:
- adjective satellite
- • Expressing extreme contempt verb
- • To be insensitive, insolent, or rude to (somebody); to affront or demean (someone).
- • To assail, assault, or attack; (specifically) to carry out an assault, attack, or onset without preparation.
- • To behave in an obnoxious and superior manner (against or over someone).
- • To leap or trample upon. noun
- • The act of giving insult. adjective
- • Containing insult, or having the intention of insulting.
An example sentence would be:
- • "She made an insulting comment about his appearance."
- • "His behavior towards her was downright insulting."
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The Guardian Cryptic27 Jan 2010 | Across 14 | |
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