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contumely::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | abuse, insult, revilement, vilification |
| Type of | discourtesy, disrespect |
| Has types | invective, low blow, scurrility, stinger, vitriol, billingsgate, vituperation, cut |
| Derivation | contumelious |
Examples of contumely
contumely
So, as much as I'd like to, I cahn't join the chorus of critical contumely.
From the time.com
And, predictably, the fundamentalists of the Church of Frank have heaped contumely on Sharon Dogar's head.
From the guardian.co.uk
The breach of which law is commonly called contumely.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Along with Lafayette, he suffered considerable persecution and contumely from French hard-liners as a result.
From the theatlantic.com
According to Peace's story he was a slighted lover who had been treated by Mrs Dyson with contumely and ingratitude.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Around the industry last week, one sensed that many judged 47 years of relentless contumely more than sufficient punishment for Kazan's ancient apostasy.
From the time.com
- Abuse: 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"
- Offensive and abusive language or behaviour; scorn, insult
- Scornful or insulting language; haughtiness ("contumelies")
- Insolent or insulting words or acts
