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Definition of Contumely
Contumely

Rudeness compounded of haughtiness and contempt; scornful insolence; despiteful treatment; disdain; contemptuousness in act or speech; disgrace.

Related Definitions:
Act, And, Compounded, Contempt, Contemptuousness, Despiteful, Disdain, Disgrace, Haughtiness, In, Insolence, Of, Or, Scornful, Speech, Treatment


Contumely Translations

contumely in German is Hohn


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