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vituperation

vi·tu·per·a·tion
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [vahy-too-puh-rey-shuh n, -tyoo-, vi-]
    • /vaɪˌtu pəˈreɪ ʃən, -ˌtyu-, vɪ-/
    • /vɪ.ˌtjuː.pə.ˈreɪʃ.n̩/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [vahy-too-puh-rey-shuh n, -tyoo-, vi-]
    • /vaɪˌtu pəˈreɪ ʃən, -ˌtyu-, vɪ-/

Definitions of vituperation word

  • noun vituperation verbal abuse or castigation; violent denunciation or condemnation. 1
  • noun vituperation harsh criticism 1
  • uncountable noun vituperation Vituperation is language that is full of hate, anger, or insults. 0
  • noun vituperation abusive language or venomous censure 0
  • noun vituperation the act of vituperating 0
  • noun vituperation abusive language 0

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Origin of vituperation

First appearance:

before 1475
One of the 25% oldest English words
1475-85; < Latin vituperātiōn- (stem of vituperātio), equivalent to vituperāt(us) (see vituperate) + -iōn- -ion

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Parts of speech for Vituperation

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

vituperation popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

vituperation usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for vituperation

noun vituperation

  • aspersion — a disparaging or malicious remark; slanderous accusation (esp in the phrase cast aspersions (on))
  • backbiting — If you accuse someone of backbiting, you mean that they say unpleasant or unkind things about someone who is not present, especially in order to stop them doing well at work.
  • billingsgate — the largest fish market in London, on the N bank of the River Thames; moved to new site at Canary Wharf in 1982 and the former building converted into offices
  • blasphemy — You can describe something that shows disrespect for God or a religion as blasphemy.
  • cattiness — catlike; feline.

Antonyms for vituperation

noun vituperation

  • acclaim — If someone or something is acclaimed, they are praised enthusiastically.

Top questions with vituperation

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