CONTUMELY


Meaning of CONTUMELY in English

noun

1.

Synonyms: abuse , billingsgate, invective, obloquy, scurrility, vituperation

Related Word: animadversion, aspersion, reflection, stricture

Idioms: hard ( or bitter) words

2.

Synonyms: affront , despite, indignity, insult, slap

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