Contumely and Jab

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

Jab noun - A quick thrust.
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Synonyms for Jab

Contumely and jab are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contumely" instead a noun "Jab".

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Jab and Contumely. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/contumely/jab
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