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vituperative
using harsh, angry, and abusive language
Synonyms
- abusive
- scathing
- caustic
- venomous
Antonyms
- complimentary
- polite
- mild
- approving
vituperative in a sentence
The vituperative review attacked the actor personally instead of judging the performance.
The principal rejected the letter's vituperative tone and asked for a calmer revision.
Where it comes from
From Latin vituperare 'to blame, censure' (vitium 'fault' + parare 'to prepare').
Memory hook
Vituperative sounds like words full of bitter vinegar.
Read it in context
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Practice vituperative in the app