Complete Definition of "vituperate"

English

Etymology
From L. vituperatum, past participle of vituperare.

Verb
en-verb|vituperat|ing

  1. transitive To criticize in a harsh or abusive manner; to overwhelm with wordy abuse; to censure severely or abusively; to rate.
  2. intransitive To use harsh or abusive wording.

Synonyms
(criticize in a harsh or abusive manner) scold, berate
(use harsh or abusive wording) rail

Translations

Bulgarian: ��га�, обиждам
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Related terms
vituperable
vituperant
vituperation
vituperative
vituperatively
vituperator
vituperatory
vituperous
vituperously

References
R:Webster 1913

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