Contumely
Crossword Clue and Answers

Looking for answers to the "Contumely" crossword clue? it's your lucky day, we have them! Today we have 6 crossword solutions for Contumely.

We most recently saw this clue in The New York Times Crossword.

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Publications

  • The New York Times Crossword - Friday, 23 Aug 2019
  • The Guardian Quick - Friday, 14 Dec 2018

Crossword Answers

5 letters

ABUSE
Cruel or inhumane treatment; "the child showed signs of physical abuse"

SCORN
Lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike; "he was held in contempt"; "the despite in which outsiders were held is legendary"

6 letters

INSULT
A deliberately offensive act or something producing the effect of deliberate disrespect; "turning his back on me was a deliberate insult"

7 letters

DISDAIN
Lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike; "he was held in contempt"; "the despite in which outsiders were held is legendary"

10 letters

REVILEMENT
A rude expression intended to offend or hurt; "when a student made a stupid mistake he spared them no abuse"; "they yelled insults at the visiting team"

12 letters

VILIFICATION
Slanderous defamation