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Cynicism :: Cynicism (n.) The doctrine of the Cynics; the quality of being cynical; the mental state, opinions, or conduct, of a cynic; morose and contemptuous views and opinions..

Fig :: Fig (n.) To insult with a fico, or contemptuous motion. See Fico..

Revilement :: Revilement (n.) The act of reviling; also, contemptuous language; reproach; abuse..

Sir :: Sir (n.) An English rendering of the LAtin Dominus, the academical title of a bachelor of arts; -- formerly colloquially, and sometimes contemptuously, applied to the clergy..

Insolence :: Insolence (n.) The quality of being insolent; pride or haughtiness manifested in contemptuous and overbearing treatment of others; arrogant contempt; brutal impudence.

Contumelious :: Contumelious (a.) Exhibiting contumely; rudely contemptuous; insolent; disdainful.

Bantling :: Bantling (n.) A young or small child; an infant. [Slightly contemptuous or depreciatory..

Spawn :: Spawn (v. i.) To issue, as offspring; -- used contemptuously..

Mock :: Mock (n.) An act of ridicule or derision; a scornful or contemptuous act or speech; a sneer; a jibe; a jeer.

Despiteous :: Despiteous (a.) Feeling or showing despite; malicious; angry to excess; cruel; contemptuous.

Forsooth :: Forsooth (adv.) In truth; in fact; certainly; very well; -- formerly used as an expression of deference or respect, especially to woman; now used ironically or contemptuously..

Noddle :: Noddle (n.) The head; -- used jocosely or contemptuously.

Contumely :: Contumely (n.) Rudeness compounded of haughtiness and contempt; scornful insolence; despiteful treatment; disdain; contemptuousness in act or speech; disgrace.

Puppy :: Puppy (n.) A name of contemptuous reproach for a conceited and impertinent person.

Cit :: Cit (n.) A citizen; an inhabitant of a city; a pert townsman; -- used contemptuously.

Derision :: Derision (n.) The act of deriding, or the state of being derided; mockery; scornful or contemptuous treatment which holds one up to ridicule..

Mahound :: Mahound (n.) A contemptuous name for Mohammed; hence, an evil spirit; a devil..

Indignity :: Indignity (n.) Any action toward another which manifests contempt for him; an offense against personal dignity; unmerited contemptuous treatment; contumely; incivility or injury, accompanied with insult..

Affront :: Affront (n.) Contemptuous or rude treatment which excites or justifies resentment; marked disrespect; a purposed indignity; insult.

Flirt :: Flirt (v. i.) To utter contemptuous language, with an air of disdain; to jeer or gibe..

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