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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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