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contumely
noun
a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
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noun
a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
“when a student made a stupid mistake he spared them no abuse”
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when a student made a stupid mistake he spared them no abuse
they yelled insults at the visiting team
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