4 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Contumely' in a Sentence
"A disrespectful and scornful display of contempt, expressed through words or actions; the act of treating someone with disdain or humiliation." more
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The courtroom was filled with tension as contumely erupted between opposing legal teams.
The courtroom drama portrayed the contumely faced by the wrongly accused defendant.
His contumelies towards his colleagues only served to create a hostile work environment.
He responded to the criticism with quiet dignity, refusing to engage in contumely.
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