vituperation

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English [edit]

Etymology [edit]

From Latin vituperatio.

Pronunciation [edit]

IPA: /vɪˌtupɚˈe(ɪ)ʃən/

Noun [edit]

vituperation (plural vituperations)

Criticism or invective which is sustained and considered to be overly harsh; the act of vituperating; abuse; severe censure; blame.

Translations [edit]

Criticism or invective which is sustained and considered to be overly harsh.

Dutch: afkeuring (nl),verwerping (nl)

French: désapprobation (fr) f, répugnance (fr) f

Related terms [edit]

References [edit]

vituperation in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913

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