vituperation — bitter and abusive language or harsh criticism
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: bitter and abusive language or harsh criticism
Pronunciation (IPA): /vɪˌtuːpəˈreɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- The food critic's vituperation was so harsh that the restaurant chef quit the next day.
- Social media has become a platform for vituperation rather than constructive debate.
- The teacher was shocked by the vituperation in the student's essay about homework.
vituperation
NOUN[/vɪˌtuːpəˈreɪʃən/]
bitter and abusive language or harsh criticism
The senator faced harsh vituperation from the crowd after breaking his promise.
Vituperation kills cooperation, while demonstration calls for conversation!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin vituperatio, derived from vituperare meaning 'to blame or find fault.' This was a rhetorical term used by ancient Roman orators when harshly criticizing their opponents.
Breakdown
viti- (fault/defect) + -per- (through/thoroughly) + -ation (noun suffix meaning 'act of')
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The food critic's vituperation was so harsh that the restaurant chef quit the next day.”
“Social media has become a platform for vituperation rather than constructive debate.”
“The teacher was shocked by the vituperation in the student's essay about homework.”
“Despite the vituperation from critics, the artist continued to create controversial works.”
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