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Definition of Contumely
1. Noun. A rude expression intended to offend or hurt. "They yelled insults at the visiting team"
Exact synonyms: Abuse, Insult, Revilement, Vilification
Generic synonyms: Discourtesy, Disrespect
Specialized synonyms: Low Blow, Billingsgate, Scurrility, Cut, Stinger, Invective, Vitriol, Vituperation
Derivative terms: Abuse, Contumelious, Insult, Revile, Vilify
Generic synonyms: Discourtesy, Disrespect
Specialized synonyms: Low Blow, Billingsgate, Scurrility, Cut, Stinger, Invective, Vitriol, Vituperation
Derivative terms: Abuse, Contumelious, Insult, Revile, Vilify
Definition of Contumely
1. n. Rudeness compounded of haughtiness and contempt; scornful insolence; despiteful treatment; disdain; contemptuousness in act or speech; disgrace.
Definition of Contumely
1. Noun. Offensive and abusive language or behaviour; scorn, insult. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Contumely
1. [n -LIES]
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