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Antonyms
Etymology
1. contumely
noun. a rude expression intended to offend or hurt.
Synonyms
- vitriol
- cut
- invective
- revilement
- discourtesy
- abuse
- insult
- disrespect
- low blow
- billingsgate
- vituperation
- stinger
- vilification
Antonyms
- inflate
- deflate
- increase
- lengthen
Etymology
- contumelie (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- contumelia (Latin)