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contumely

contumelynoun

contumelies

Translations

outrageSoutenu et littéraire ; désigne un traitement ou des paroles profondément insultants.

She endured contumely from the press.

Elle a subi l'outrage de la presse.

Additional translations

injureSurtout pour des paroles offensantes ou insultantes ; registre soutenu.

Definitions

Insolent or insulting language or treatment.

The politician's speech was filled with contumely towards his opponents.

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