Contumely
Contumely noun - A rude expression intended to offend or hurt.
Excoriation and contumely are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Excoriation" instead a noun "Contumely".
Nearby Word: contumelious
Excoriation
Excoriation noun - An often public or formal expression of disapproval.
Contumely and excoriation are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contumely" instead a noun "Excoriation".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- criticism and contumely
- criticism and excoriation
- abuse and contumely
- abuse and excoriation
- contempt and contumely
- contempt and excoriation
- slander and contumely
- slander and excoriation
- censure and contumely
- censure and excoriation
- reproach and contumely
- reproach and excoriation
- condemnation and contumely
- condemnation and excoriation
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