Contumely
Contumely noun - A rude expression intended to offend or hurt.
Sass and contumely are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sass" instead a noun "Contumely".
Nearby Word: contumelious
Sass
Sass noun - Disrespectful or argumentative talk given in response to a command or request.
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Sass and Contumely. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/contumely/sass
Contumely & Sass. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/contumely/sass>.
Sass or Contumely. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/contumely/sass.
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