Contumely
Contumely noun - A rude expression intended to offend or hurt.
Offence and contumely are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Offence" instead a noun "Contumely".
Nearby Word: contumelious
Offence
Offence noun - A lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others.
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Synonyms for Offence
Contumely and offence are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contumely" instead a noun "Offence".
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Offence and Contumely. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/contumely/offence
Contumely & Offence. N.p., 2016. Web. 15 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/contumely/offence>.
Offence or Contumely. 2016. Accessed August 15, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/contumely/offence.
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