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Vituperative: meaning, definitions and examples

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vituperative

 

[ vaɪˈtjuːpəreɪtɪv ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

critical language

Vituperative refers to harshly abusive language or vitriol. It describes words or speech that is filled with blame, condemnation, or strong criticism. This type of language can be emotionally charged and is often used to express strong disapproval or contempt.

Synonyms

abusive, derogatory, scathing, slanderous

Examples of usage

  • The politician's vituperative remarks were met with outrage.
  • She received a vituperative email from an unhappy customer.
  • His vituperative comments during the debate shocked the audience.

Translations

Translations of the word "vituperative" in other languages:

🇵🇹 vituperativo

🇮🇳 अभद्र

🇩🇪 verleumderisch

🇮🇩 memfitnah

🇺🇦 обмовний

🇵🇱 oszczerliwy

🇯🇵 中傷的な

🇫🇷 vitupératif

🇪🇸 vituperativo

🇹🇷 kötüleyici

🇰🇷 비방하는

🇸🇦 مسيء

🇨🇿 hanlivý

🇸🇰 urážlivý

🇨🇳 诽谤的

🇸🇮 obrekovalen

🇮🇸 sórandi

🇰🇿 жалаушы

🇬🇪 ბრალდების

🇦🇿 təhqir edici

🇲🇽 vituperativo

Etymology

The word 'vituperative' comes from the Latin word 'vituperativus', which means blamable or deserving of blame. It is derived from 'vituperare', meaning to blame or to censure, combining the components 'vitium' (fault or vice) and 'parare' (to prepare or make). The term first appeared in English in the late 19th century, where it was used to describe criticisms that were not just critical but harshly denigrating. Its usage has remained relatively consistent, often found in contexts involving political discourse, reviews, and any situation where strong reproachful language is employed. The character of vituperative language conveys not only disagreement but also a sense of moral superiority or indignation from the speaker.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,712 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.