vituperative

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Etymology [edit]

Formed from Latin vituperātiō (a blaming, censuring)

Pronunciation [edit]

  • (RP) IPA: /vɪˈtjuːpɹətɪv/, /vaɪˈtjuːpɹətɪv/
  • (US) IPA: /vɪˈtuːpɚətɪv/, /vaɪˈtuːpɚətɪv/
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Adjective [edit]

vituperative (comparative more vituperative, superlative most vituperative)

  1. marked by harsh, spoken, or written abuse; abusive, often with ranting or railing

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