contumely, reproach
| ABUSE |
| Word | Clue |
|---|---|
| SLAM | insult, pejorative |
| SLUR | insult or slight |
| TWIT | reproach, gibe or taunt |
| BLAME | reproach, disapproval |
| INSULT | abuse, contumely |
| REBUKE | reprehension, reproach |
| AFFRONT | insult, slight |
| NEGLECT | passive form of abuse |
| REPROACH | abuse, opprobrium |
| CONTUMELY | abuse, reproach |
| INVECTIVE | abuse, insult |
| OPPROBRIUM | abuse, scurrility |
| PEJORATIVE | insult, affront |
| GATEKEEPER | controls access |
| BRUISE | contusion |