In 1511, leaders in Mecca believed coffee stimulated radical thinking and outlawed the drink. In 1524, the leaders overturned that order, and people could drink coffee again.
INSULTINGLY
foully, insultingly
(adverb) in an unfair and insulting manner; “this internationally known writer was foully condemned by the Muslim fundamentalists”
insultingly
(adverb) in a disrespectful and insulting manner; “he behaves insultingly toward his parents”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
insultingly (comparative more insultingly, superlative most insultingly)
In an insulting manner; to a degree that causes insult.
Source: Wiktionary
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SCHNORR
(verb) obtain or seek to obtain by cadging or wheedling; “he is always shnorring cigarettes from his friends”
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