vituperation

Definition

The act of vituperating; severely blaming or censuring.

Etymology

From Latin vituperātiō (“censure, blame”), equivalent to vituperate + -ion.

Example Sentences

• "...but, for several successive days, as she was careful in observing the strictest regimen (..), she actually became much better, especially as to these favourable circumstances was added great calmness of temper, she wisely substituting the quiet sneer of contempt for angry vituperation and vindictive scorn."
• ""Do you call me a spy?" / "And what have you called me? Because you are a husband, is the privilege of vituperation to be all on your side?""
• "His face turned red with passion; he made one bound, hurled me across the house with a sweep of his arm, spun the wheel down, and began to pour out a stream of vituperation upon me which lasted till he was out of breath."

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