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insolence noun rudeness, cheek (informal), disrespect, front, abuse, sauce (informal), gall (informal), audacity, boldness, chutzpah (U.S. & Canad. informal), insubordination, impertinence, impudence, effrontery, backchat (informal), incivility, sassiness (U.S. informal), pertness, contemptuousness The most frequent reason for excluding a pupil was insolence. respect, esteem, deference, courtesy, submission, politeness, civility, mannerliness Translations insolence How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Away, therefore, with your insolence, for I know well when to go fast, and when to go slow. "Were you not old, I would beat you for your insolence," said Nada, striving to look brave and all the while searching a way to escape. ' said the soldier; and, setting spurs to his horse, he caused him make a demivolte across the path, raising at the same time the riding rod which he held in his hand, with a purpose of chastising what he considered as the insolence of the peasant. |
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