contumely English

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contumely

— noun (= abuse, insult) a rude expression intended to offend or hurt when a student made a stupid mistake he spared them no abuse they yelled insults at the visiting team

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insult

abuse

revilement

vituperation

vilification

scorn

reproach

disgrace

contempt

wittiness

umbrage

treating with disrespect

sneer

slur

scoff

raillery

pejoration

opprobrium

mockery

indignity

humiliation

disrespect

dishonor

defiance

calumny

brickbat

affront