contumely, n.
(contumelies)
(contumelies)
a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
<noun.communication> freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 2
abuse contumely insult revilement vilification
sample sentences
"when a student made a stupid mistake he spared them no abuse""they yelled insults at the visiting team"
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