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English noun: contumely | |||
| 1. | contumely (communication) a rude expression intended to offend or hurt | ||
| Samples | When a student made a stupid mistake he spared them no abuse. They yelled insults at the visiting team. | ||
| Synonyms | abuse, insult, revilement, vilification | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | discourtesy, disrespect | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | billingsgate, cut, invective, low blow, scurrility, stinger, vitriol, vituperation | ||
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