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contumely 中文解釋 wordnet sense Collocation Usage Collins Definition
Noun
/kənˈt(y)o͞oməlē/,/ˈkänt(y)əˌmēlē/,/ˈkänˌt(y)o͞omlē/,
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contumelies, plural;
  1. Insolent or insulting language or treatment
    • - the church should not be exposed to gossip and contumely
  1. 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"
  2. Offensive and abusive language or behaviour; scorn, insult
  3. scornful or insulting language; haughtiness ("contumelies")
  4. insolent or insulting words or acts