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vituperative
[ vahy-too-per-uh-tiv, -puh-rey-tiv, -tyoo-, vi- ]
/ vaɪˈtu pər ə tɪv, -pəˌreɪ tɪv, -ˈtyu-, vɪ- /
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adjective
characterized by or of the nature of vituperation: vituperative remarks.
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Origin of vituperative
First recorded in 1720–30; vituperate + -ive
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Words nearby vituperative
Vittoria, Vittorio, vituline, vituperate, vituperation, vituperative, viva, vivace, vivacious, vivacity, Vivaldi
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