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contumely
con·tume·ly [ kən tməlee, kón tməlee, kóntəmlee ] (plural con·tume·lies)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. contempt: insulting, scornful, or contemptuous language or treatment
2. derisive remark: an openly insulting, scornful, or contemptuous remark
[14th century. Via French< Latin contumelia]
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