About The Word Vituperation
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Vituperation
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What's The Definition Of Vituperation?
[n] abusive or venomous language used to express blame or censure or bitter deep-seated ill will
Synonyms | Synonyms for Vituperation: invective | vitriol Related Terms | Find terms related to Vituperation: See Also | abuse | contumely | insult | revilement | vilification Vituperation In Webster's Dictionary \Vi*tu`per*a"tion\, n. [L. vituperatio: cf. OF.
vituperation. See {Vituperate}.]
The act of vituperating; abuse; severe censure; blame.
When a man becomes untractable and inaccessible by
fierceness and pride, then vituperation comes upon him.
--Donne.
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