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contumely meaning and definition
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Definition of 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"
- synonyms: abuse, insult, revilement, vilification
Source: Princeton University Wordnet