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contumely

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9 lettersPronunciation /ˈkɒnt͡ʃuːməli/Part of speech nounSorted celmnotuyStarts with CEnds with Y0 clues
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Definitions

  1. a rude expression intended to offend or hurt

Word origin

From Old French contumelie, from Latin contumēlia (“insult”), perhaps from com- + tumeō (“swell”).

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  • For who would beare the Whips and Scornes of time, / The Oppressors wrong, the poore mans Contumely, [...]
  • She had been subjected to contumely and cross-questoning and ill-usage through the whole evening.
  • Every one who has ever tried to set the affairs of his neighbors straight for them must be aware that those who pursue this course lay themselves open not only to ingratitude, but to positive contumely.

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