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| 1. | [ noun ] a rude expression intended to offend or hurt | |
| Synonyms: | insult vilification revilement abuse | |
| Examples: | "when a student made a stupid mistake he spared them no abuse" "they yelled insults at the visiting team" |
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| Related terms: | disrespect vituperation stinger low_blow scurrility vilify abuse | |
| Similar spelling: |
contumelious contumacy continuum content contemptibly contemplate contemn |
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