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contumely

noun

/ˈkɒn.tjʊ.mə.li/

Meaning

insulting or humiliating treatment

He endured the contumely of his colleagues with patience.

insult, humiliation, affront, disrespect

respect, honor, praise

suffer contumely, receive contumely, contumely directed at

a ruler with absolute power, often ruling in a cruel or oppressive way

The state of being triple or consisting of three parts.

a state of nervousness, excitement, or unrest; or action of stirring up public concern

a dramatic and wide-reaching change in conditions, attitudes, or operation; a forcible overthrow of...

The transfer of ownership of an organization or property from government to private sector.

Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success.