vituperation
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vi·tu·per·a·tion
(vī-to͞o′pə-rā′shən, -tyo͞o′-, vĭ-)n.
1. The act or an instance of vituperating.
2. Sustained, harshly critical language; invective.
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vituperation
(vɪˌtjuːpəˈreɪʃən)n
1. abusive language or venomous censure
2. the act of vituperating
vituperative adj
viˈtuperatively adv
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vi•tu•per•a•tion
(vaɪˌtu pəˈreɪ ʃən, -ˌtyu-, vɪ-)n.
1. verbal abuse or castigation; violent denunciation.
2. an act of vituperating.
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Noun | 1. | ![]() contumely, insult, revilement, vilification, abuse - a rude expression intended to offend or hurt; "when a student made a stupid mistake he spared them no abuse"; "they yelled insults at the visiting team" |
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vituperation
noun abuse, vilification, invective, blame, censure, rebuke, reprimand, flak (informal), reproach, tongue-lashing, fault-finding, castigation, obloquy, scurrility racist speeches full of vituperation, slander and prejudice
praise, approval, acclaim, tribute, flattery, eulogy, commendation
praise, approval, acclaim, tribute, flattery, eulogy, commendation
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vituperation
nounHarsh, often insulting language:
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vituperation
n (form) → Schmähungen pl (geh)
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