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10/19/14

CONTUMELY

CONTUMELY

Kon-toom-lee

Abuse; scorn; arrogance;

Having contempt or making an insult.

He was rudely treated in a contumely way.

The contumely woman put her finger in my face and she was very rude.

Con - tu - me - ly

Con (Reminds) Con

Tu (Reminds) To

Me (Reminds) Me

Con to me when you are insulting.

CON TO ME


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