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contumelia.

indignity, affront, abuse/insult; insulting language/behavior; rough treatment;

10 characters4 syllables approx.Latina language

Meaning & usage

noun[kɔn.tʊˈmeː.li.a]Classical-Latin[kon.tuˈmɛː.li.a]
  1. insult, reproach, contumely, abuse, mistreatment

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  2. affront, invective

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  3. humiliation, injury; assault, violence

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