vituperative
adjective | /vituperative/
containing or characterized by verbal abuse
vituperative
adjective | /vituperative/
Advanced WordsHARDcontaining or characterized by verbal abuse
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Examples
"The politician's speech turned vituperative against his opponents."
"They exchanged vituperative remarks during the heated debate."
Mnemonic Trick
VITUPERATIVE → VITRIOL + PERATIVE → imagine vitriol pouring in attack.
Etymology
From Latin vituperare “to find fault, blame.”
Signifies harsh, abusive language.
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