vituperative — bitter and abusive; harshly critical
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: bitter and abusive; harshly critical
Pronunciation (IPA): /vaɪˈtuːpərətɪv/
Korean meaning: 신�랄한, 욕설이 담긴; 가혹하게 비판하는
Korean pronunciation: 바이**튜**퍼러티브
Example Sentences
- The movie critic's vituperative review made the director cry.
- Her vituperative comments about her ex-boyfriend went viral on social media.
- The politician's vituperative speech backfired and lost him many supporters.
vituperative
ADJECTIVE//vaɪˈtuːpərətɪv//
bitter and abusive; harshly critical
an furious lawyer points aggressively while shouting at the defendant with a twisted, angry expression. His mouth is wide open mid-scream with visible anger lines radiating from his face. The defendant shrinks back with a shocked and hurt expression as the harsh words hit. Other people in the courtroom look uncomfortable and disturbed by the excessive verbal attack. The judge leans forward with concern at the lawyer's abusive outburst. bitter and abusive criticism that is harshly attacking someone
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Origin
From Latin vituperatus, meaning 'to find fault with' or 'to blame.' The word combines the ideas of finding flaws and preparing to criticize someone harshly.
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📝Examples
“The movie critic's vituperative review made the director cry.”
“Her vituperative comments about her ex-boyfriend went viral on social media.”
“The politician's vituperative speech backfired and lost him many supporters.”
“After losing the game, the coach's vituperative rant made even the referees blush.”
“The food critic's vituperative review described the restaurant as 'a culinary crime scene.'”
“His vituperative tweets got him banned from three social media platforms.”
“The vituperative exchange between the two politicians went viral for all the wrong reasons.”
“My grandmother's vituperative rant about modern technology lasted three hours.”
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