CONTUMELY Synonyms
There are 4 synonyms of the word
contumely.
(exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word contumely. (close relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word contumely. (close relations)
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contumelious
contumelious
Best Alternative Words for CONTUMELY
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| abuse | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • cruel or inhumane treatment • a rude expression intended to offend or hurt • improper or excessive use verb • treat badly • change the inherent purpose or function of something • use foul or abusive language towards • use wrongly or improperly or excessively | ||||||||
| insult | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a rude expression intended to offend or hurt • a deliberately offensive act or something producing the effect of deliberate disrespect verb • treat, mention, or speak to rudely | ||||||||
| revilement | nounn | |||||||
noun • a rude expression intended to offend or hurt | ||||||||
| vilification | nounn | |||||||
noun • slanderous defamation • a rude expression intended to offend or hurt | ||||||||
Best Hypernyms For CONTUMELY
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
contumely, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (2)
discourtesy
disrespect
Alternatives for ABUSE
Words (38)
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