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How to say: contumely

Spelling: Contumely Syllables  contumely
US accent
/kəntˈuːmli/
UK accent
/kəntjˈuːmli/
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Definition

Definition — a rude expression intended to offend or hurt

e.g. “when a student made a stupid mistake he spared them no abuse”

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