English Explanatory Dictionary

vituperation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The act of vituperating; severely blaming or censuring.
  2. Criticism or invective that is sustained and overly harsh; abuse, severe blame or censure.

Pronunciation

/v(a)ɪˌtjuːpəˈɹeɪʃən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-vituperation.wav /v(a)ɪˌt(j)upəˈɹeɪʃən/

Word forms

vituperation vituperations

Etymology

From Latin vituperātiō (“censure, blame”), equivalent to vituperate + -ion.

Synonyms

castigation chastisement panning admonishment blame brickbatting censure criticism critique dispraise discommendation reprehension vituperation lecture rollicking tongue lashing berating browbeating chiding chockling correption dirdum down the banks dressing down going over jawing objurgation rixation sermon scolding throughgoing

Related words

vituperable vituperant vituperate vituperative vituperatively vituperator vituperatory vituperous vituperously
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