contumely
/ˈkɒntjuːmɪlɪ/noun
(pl. -ies)[mass noun]
- archaic insolent or insulting language or treatment〈古〉傲慢无礼; 侮慢:
the Church should not be exposed to gossip and contumely.
教会不应遭受流言攻击和侮辱。
词源
late Middle English: from Old French contumelie, from Latin contumelia, perhaps from con- 'with' + tumere 'to swell'.