noun
vituperation
Vituperation (noun) means the act of scolding someone very harshly.
noun
1
The act of scolding someone very harshly.
2
Harsh, angry criticism that continues for some time.
"Sterling himself, though he had the most picturesque and inimitable vocabulary of vituperation, was highly squeamish about ordinary smut or profanity. He had indeed that nice-Nelliness which is often characteristic of the Don Juan type."
— Miriam Allen deFord, Laureate of Bohemia: George Sterlin (1947)
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Etymology
From Latin vituperātiō (“censure, blame”), equivalent to vituperate plus -ion.
Synonyms
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invective
vitriol
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Rhymes for vituperation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of vituperation?
"vituperation" (noun) means the act of scolding someone very harshly.
What is another word for vituperation?
Other words for "vituperation" include invective, vitriol.
What is the opposite of vituperation?
Opposites of "vituperation" include applause, encomium.
What are the different meanings of vituperation?
"vituperation" has 2 main meanings: 1. The act of scolding someone very harshly; 2. Harsh, angry criticism that continues for some time.
