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contumely vs billingsgate

billingsgate vs contumely

contumely and billingsgate both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
contumely Yes No No No
billingsgate Yes No No No
As nouns, billingsgate is a hyponym of contumely; that is, billingsgate is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than contumely:
  • contumely: a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
  • billingsgate: foul-mouthed or obscene abuse
Other hyponyms of contumely include low blow, scurrility, cut, stinger, invective, vitriol, vituperation.
contumely (noun) billingsgate (noun)
a rude expression intended to offend or hurt foul-mouthed or obscene abuse
Difference between contumely and billingsgate

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