Contumely and Jest

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

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Jest and contumely are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Jest" instead a noun "Contumely".

Nearby Word: contumelious

Jest noun - An attitude or manner not to be taken seriously.

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Contumely and jest are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contumely" instead a noun "Jest".

Nearby Words: jesting, jested, jester, jestingly

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