vituperation
/vi,tju:pəreiʃn/
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Definition
- Noun:
- Harsh, abusive, or severely critical language: "Vituperation" refers to the act of using bitter, venomous, or insulting words to express blame, censure, or deep-seated ill will. It implies sustained and forceful verbal abuse.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The political debate quickly descended into mutual vituperation.
- She was shocked by the sheer vituperation in the online comments.
- His review was not criticism; it was pure vituperation.
Advanced Usage
"A torrent of vituperation": An intense, overwhelming stream of abusive language.
- He unleashed a torrent of vituperation against his opponents.
"To be subjected to vituperation": To be the target of sustained verbal abuse.
- The whistleblower was subjected to relentless vituperation from former colleagues.
Variants and Related Words
Vituperate (verb): To use harsh, abusive language; to berate or revile.
- He would often vituperate against the government's policies.
Vituperative (adjective): Characterized by harsh, abusive language.
- Her vituperative remarks made the discussion impossible.
Synonyms
- Invective: Insulting, abusive, or highly critical language.
- Revilement: The action of criticizing someone in an abusive or angrily insulting manner.
- Abuse: Cruel and violent treatment of a person or thing; in language, it means insulting words.
- Scorn: The feeling or belief that someone or something is worthless or despicable; contempt.
Related Phrases
- "To heap vituperation on someone": To direct a large amount of abusive criticism at someone.
- The columnist heaped vituperation on the celebrity for their careless remarks.
Related Idioms
- "A storm of vituperation": A sudden, intense outburst of abusive criticism.
- The controversial policy announcement provoked a storm of vituperation from the public.
Noun
- abusive or venomous language used to express blame or censure or bitter deep-seated ill will