Vituperation

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /vɪˌtuːpəˈreɪʃən/

Definitions of vituperation

noun verbal abuse or censure

Example Sentences

A1 I don't like it when people use vituperation to express their anger.

A2 The politician's vituperation towards his opponents was uncalled for.

B1 The online debate quickly turned into a vituperation-filled argument.

B2 Her vituperation towards her colleagues caused tension in the workplace.

C1 The author's use of vituperation added depth to the character's dialogue.

C2 The film director's vituperation towards the crew members created a hostile work environment.

Examples of vituperation in a Sentence

formal The politician faced intense vituperation from his opponents during the debate.

informal She couldn't handle the vituperation from her coworkers and decided to quit.

slang The online comments were full of vituperation towards the celebrity's new hairstyle.

figurative The artist's bold painting received vituperation from traditional art critics.

Grammatical Forms of vituperation

past tense

vituperated

plural

vituperations

comparative

more vituperative

superlative

most vituperative

present tense

vituperates

future tense

will vituperate

perfect tense

has vituperated

continuous tense

is vituperating

singular

vituperation

positive degree

vituperative

infinitive

to vituperate

gerund

vituperating

participle

vituperated

Origin and Evolution of vituperation

First Known Use: 0015 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'vituperation' originated from Latin, specifically from the verb 'vituperare' meaning to blame or censure.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'vituperation' has evolved to encompass not just blaming or censuring, but also to include harsh and abusive language or speech directed towards someone.