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Synonyms for Contumely & Similar Words

Definition of contumely

noun
  1. 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"

3 synonyms found

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Frequently asked questions

What are synonyms for contumely?
Synonyms for contumely include: abuse, insult, revilement.
How many synonyms does contumely have?
Contumely has 3 synonyms.

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