Contumely
Contumely noun - A rude expression intended to offend or hurt.
Jab and contumely are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Jab" instead a noun "Contumely".
Nearby Word: contumelious
Jab
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Jab and Contumely. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/contumely/jab
Contumely & Jab. N.p., 2016. Web. 15 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/contumely/jab>.
Jab or Contumely. 2016. Accessed August 15, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/contumely/jab.
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