contumely

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of openly expressing contempt or disrespect towards someone or something.

  - "His contumely towards the referee led to his expulsion from the game."
  - "She was subjected to contumely by her classmates for her unique fashion sense."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈkɒntjuːməli/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with contumely
disdain , rain , chastise , main

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Variants

List of all variants of contumely that leads to same result
contumelies , contumely

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Etymology

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Originated from the Latin word 'contumelia', which means 'reproach' or 'insult'.

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Trivia

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1. Contumely is a rare word that is not commonly used in everyday speech.

2. The term 'contumacy' refers to open defiance or disobedience towards authority, which is related to the concept of contumely.

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Related Concepts

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1. Disrespect: Contumely is a form of disrespect towards someone or something.

2. Insult: Contumely is a severe form of insulting someone.

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Culture

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In literature, contumely is often used to depict power dynamics and social hierarchies. In Shakespeare's 'Othello', for example, Iago uses contumely to manipulate Othello's jealousy.

How to Memorize "contumely"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person making a disrespectful gesture or speaking in a disdainful tone to remember the meaning of contumely.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the feeling of disrespect or disdain to remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Contempt Ugly Meaning' to remember the definition of contumely.

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