contumely
contumely
[ˈkɒntjuːmɪli, -tjuːmli]
(pl. -ies)
[ˈkɒntjuːmɪli, -tjuːmli]
(pl. -ies)
- [mass noun](archaic)insolent or insulting language or treatment
(古)傲慢无礼的语言（或态度）；侮辱性的语言（或态度）
the Church should not be exposed to gossip and contumely.
教会不应遭受流言攻击和侮辱。
- late Middle English: from Old French contumelie, from Latin contumelia, perhaps from con- 'with' + tumere 'to swell'
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