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CONTUMELIES

(noun)

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There is 1 meaning of the word Contumelies.

Contumelies - as a noun

A rude expression intended to offend or hurt

Example: "When a student made a stupid mistake he spared them no abuse"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
abuse7insult6revilement15vilification20
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
discourtesy17disrespect15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"He endured many contumelies throughout his career."
"The contumelies she suffered at the hands of her coworkers were unfair and hurtful."
"His resignation letter was filled with contumelies directed at his former employer."
"The politician faced contumelies from the media for his controversial statements."
"She responded to his insults with even greater contumelies."
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Word Game Points

Is CONTUMELIES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, contumelies is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CONTUMELIES has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is CONTUMELIES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, contumelies is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CONTUMELIES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is CONTUMELIES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, contumelies is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CONTUMELIES has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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