HyperDic: contumely

English > 1 sense of the word contumely:
NOUNcommunicationcontumely, abuse, insult, revilement, vilificationa rude expression / expression intended to offend or hurt
English > contumely: 1 sense > noun 1, communication
MeaningA rude expression / expression intended to offend or hurt.
Synonymsabuse, insult, revilement, vilification
Narrowerlow blowunscrupulous abuse
scurrility, billingsgatefoul-mouthed or obscene / obscene abuse
stinger, cutA remark capable of wounding mentally
vituperation, invective, vitriolabusive or venomous language used to express blame or censure or bitter deep-seated ill will
Broaderdisrespect, discourtesyAn expression / expression of lack of respect
Spanishcontumelia, insulto, revilement
Catalancontumelia, insult, revilement
Adjectivescontumeliousarrogantly insolent

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