contumelies

Noun

Insulting or abusive language or behavior; contemptuous treatment.

ریشه

From Latin 'contumelia' meaning 'insult, abuse'.

مثال

• He endured numerous contumelies from his colleagues.
• The politician responded to the contumelies with grace and dignity.
• The contumelies hurled at her were unjustified.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Suffer contumelies Hurl contumelies Respond to contumelies