contumelia

Definitions of contumelia
  1. noun
    a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
    synonyms: vituperio
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    types:
    chocarrería
    foul-mouthed or obscene abuse
    improperio, invectiva, vituperación, vituperio
    abusive or venomous language used to express blame or censure or bitter deep-seated ill will
    type of:
    descortesía
    an expression of lack of respect
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