Contumely Definition & Meaning
contumely
- noun
- 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"
"Contumely" in song lyrics
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"hamlet act 3.1 contumely"
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Words that rhyme with contumely
Usage tips for "contumely"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does contumely mean?
- 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"
- What part of speech is contumely?
- Contumely is a noun.