CEFR C2

vituperative

adjective

Meaning

Characterized by or given to verbal abuse or harsh criticism; scolding or abusive.

Examples

His speech was a vituperative attack on his political opponents.
She responded to the criticism with a vituperative outburst.

Synonyms: abusive, scolding, invective, virulent

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vituperative (C2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /vaɪˈtuːpərətɪv/

Definition

Characterized by or given to verbal abuse or harsh criticism; scolding or abusive.

Examples

His speech was a vituperative attack on his political opponents.
She responded to the criticism with a vituperative outburst.
The online forum was filled with vituperative comments about the show.

How to Use vituperative

vituperative towards (prepositional phrase): Using harsh or abusive language directed at someone or something. — "His comments were particularly vituperative towards the new management."

Synonyms of vituperative

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Antonyms of vituperative

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