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vituperation Definition

vi·tu·pera·tion (vī to̵̅o̅′pər ās̸hən, vi-; --tyo̵̅o̅′-)

noun

  1. the act of vituperating
  2. abusive language

Etymology: L vituperatio

vituperation Synonyms

vituperation

n.

censure, disapproval, scolding, verbal abuse; see blame 1.

vituperation Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • much: Never, indeed, even in any French play, was so much vituperation bestowed upon the bare idea of the sanctity of marriage.
vituperation Quotes

Most writersinthe course oftheircareersbecomethick- skinned and learn to accept vituperation, which in any other profession would be unimaginably offensive, as a healthy counterpoise to unintelligent praise.

—Waugh, Evelyn Arthur StJohn

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