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Meanings of contumely in English
Usage of contumely in English
1
This is a day of trouble and of discipline and of contumely.
2
Divine's terror had placed him beyond the reach of contumely or reproach.
3
He informed the chapter that he was greatly displeased with their contumely.
4
I saw him, the best of men, perishing amid contumely and disease.
5
To wear the uniform was to bring upon one contumely, often persecution.
6
Moreover, any such sudden wealth would draw upon them suspicion and contumely.
7
Ravana, enraged, orders some contumely or punishment to be inflicted upon him.
8
And if not, how was she to survive the contumely and shame?
9
Besides, what do you mean, by words of contumely from my lips?
10
Fool, experience your contumely now...Feel those wings that no one else has.
11
Ah, Louvois, had I been braver, I had not endured your contumely!
12
The clergy of the Church of England were especially the object of contumely.
13
His ambassadors were received with open contumely; Michael would give the Latins nothing.
14
We would cast aside with contumely the field of power and of extension.
15
Both powers had refused the offer, and refused it with something like contumely.
16
This type leaned against cigar signs and viewed the world with frappéd contumely.
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United Kingdom
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