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contumely in Polish

contumely in Polish is obelga, zniewaga — contumely means rude, scornful language or treatment meant to insult someone.

contumely in Polish

obelga
noun
Offensive and abusive language or behaviour; scorn, insult.
zniewaga
noun
Offensive and abusive language or behaviour; scorn, insult.

What does "contumely" mean?

  1. noun Rude, scornful language or treatment meant to insult someone.
    "What scorn, what contumely, would be his!"
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contumely in a sentence

  • What scorn, what contumely, would be his!
  • I could think of no words adequate to the occasion. So I belched. Not out of contumely, you understand. It was a sympathetic belch, a belch of brotherhood.

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What is "contumely" in Polish?
"contumely" in Polish is obelga, zniewaga. contumely means: Rude, scornful language or treatment meant to insult someone.
Are there other ways to say "contumely" in Polish?
Yes — Polish has 2 translations listed for "contumely": obelga, zniewaga.
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