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discourtesy, n.
(discourtesies)

a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others
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discourtesy offence offense offensive activity

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derivationally related form

offend

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derivationally related form

offend

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hypernym

behavior, conduct, behaviour, doings

hyponym

derision, ridicule indelicacy insolence affront, insult presumption slight, rebuff

a manner that is rude and insulting
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discourtesy rudeness

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derivationally related form

rude rude

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antonym

courtesy

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hypernym

manner, personal manner

hyponym

boorishness impoliteness ungraciousness incivility abruptness, curtness, brusqueness, gruffness, shortness contempt, disrespect insolence, crust, gall, impertinence, impudence, cheekiness, freshness

an expression of lack of respect
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discourtesy disrespect

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derivationally related form

disrespect

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hypernym

message, content, subject matter, substance

hyponym

insult, abuse, revilement, contumely, vilification derision ridicule scorn, contempt disparagement, depreciation, derogation impudence, cheek, impertinence blasphemy