Contumely
Contumely noun - A rude expression intended to offend or hurt.
Patronage and contumely are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Patronage" instead a noun "Contumely".
Nearby Word: contumelious
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Patronage and Contumely. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 28, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/contumely/patronage
Contumely & Patronage. N.p., 2016. Web. 28 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/contumely/patronage>.
Patronage or Contumely. 2016. Accessed July 28, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/contumely/patronage.
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