contumely
/ˈkɑntəməli/
noun
- Rude or insulting language or treatment; scornful disrespect.
- History books often record the contumely suffered by those who challenged the ruling class.
- The politician endured the contumely of the crowd without losing his composure.
- She faced contumely from her coworkers after speaking out against unfair practices.
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