vituperate

vi·tu·per·ate  (v-tp-rt, -ty-, v-)

v. vi·tu·per·at·ed, vi·tu·per·at·ing, vi·tu·per·ates

v.tr.

To rebuke or criticize harshly or abusively; berate. See Synonyms at scold.

v.intr.

To use harshly abusive language; rail.

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[Latin vituperre, vitupert-.]

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vi·tuper·ator n.

Thesaurus

Verb

1.

vituperate - spread negative information about; "The Nazi propaganda vilified the Jews" revile, vilify, rail blackguard, clapperclaw, abuse, shout - use foul or abusive language towards; "The actress abused the policeman who gave her a parking ticket"; "The angry mother shouted at the teacher"