How do you pronounce contumacy?

contumacy is pronounced as /ˈkɒn.tjʊ.mə.si/.

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contumacy

🚫contumacy (kontyumɛ̃si)

noun

/ˈkɒn.tjʊ.mə.si/

désobéissance, entêtement (desobeissance, entetement)

contumacious contumely

Signification

stubborn refusal to obey authority

Traduction de la signification

refus obstiné d'obéir à l'autorité

Phrases d'exemple

His contumacy led to his suspension from the council.

Sa désobéissance a conduit à sa suspension du conseil.

Synonymes

defiance, insubordination, rebellion, disobedience

Antonymes

obedience, compliance, submission

Collocations

act of contumacy, display contumacy, punished for contumacy

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