vituperation
[vahy-too-puh-rey-shuhn, -tyoo-, vi-]
noun
verbal abuse or castigation; violent denunciation or condemnation.
Origin of vituperation
1475–85; < Latin vituperātiōn- (stem of vituperātio), equivalent to vituperāt(us) (see vituperate) + -iōn- -ion
Synonyms for vituperation
Antonyms for vituperation
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Related Words for vituperation
obloquy, criticism, scolding, defamation, reprimand, censure, blame, slander, castigation, libel, tirade, reproach, beratingExamples from the Web for vituperation
Historical Examples of vituperation
There were shouts and howls, followed by a furious exchange of vituperation.
FruitfulnessEmile Zola
This he set before me, then joined them in their vituperation of Messer Gambara.
The Strolling SaintRaphael Sabatini
But are we on that account to select him for the special object of our vituperation?
The Life of Cesare BorgiaRaphael Sabatini
Alice paused for want of breath and lack of vocabulary for vituperation.
The Hound From The NorthRidgwell Cullum
What is it that renders ridicule more insupportable than vituperation?
A Day's RideCharles James Lever
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