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insolence

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  1. 1. n. The quality of being unusual or novel. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. The quality of being insolent; pride or haughtiness manifested in contemptuous and overbearing treatment of others; arrogant contempt; brutal impudence. Source: opted
  3. 3. n. Insolent conduct or treatment; insult. Source: opted
  4. 4. v. t. To insult. Source: opted
  5. 5. n. the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties Source: wordnet
  6. 6. n. an offensive disrespectful impudent act Source: wordnet
  7. 7. 1. The quality of being unusual or novel. [Obs.] Spenser. 2. The quality of being insolent; pride or haughtiness manifested in contemptuous and overbearing treatment of others; arrogant contempt; brutal imprudence. Flown with insolence and wine. Milton. 3. Insolent conduct or treatment; insult. Loaded with fetters and insolences from the soldiers. Fuller. To insult. [Obs.] Eikon Basilike. Source: webster
  8. 8. To insult. [Obs.] Eikon Basilike. Source: adambom
  9. 9. n:100 n. an offensive disrespectful impudent act Source: ecdict

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