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1. (n.) contumely
insulting display of contempt in words or actions; contemptuous or humiliating treatment.
2. contumely
a humiliating insult.
Etymology: (1350–1400; ME (< AF) < L contumēlia, perh. akin to contumāx (see contumacious ))
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1. (noun) abuse, insult, revilement, contumely, vilification
a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
"when a student made a stupid mistake he spared them no abuse"; "they yelled insults at the visiting team"
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1. (noun) Contumely
rudeness compounded of haughtiness and contempt; scornful insolence; despiteful treatment; disdain; contemptuousness in act or speech; disgrace
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