Contumely and Derision

Contumely noun - A rude expression intended to offend or hurt.

Derision is a synonym for contumely in scorn topic. In some cases you can use "Derision" instead a noun "Contumely", when it comes to topics like abuse, ridicule.

Nearby Word: contumelious

Derision noun - A person or thing that is made fun of.

Contumely is a synonym for derision in insult topic. You can use "Contumely" instead a noun "Derision", if it concerns topics such as ridicule, mockery. archaic substitute

Nearby Words: derisory, derisive, derided, derisively, derisiveness