vituperate

[ vahy-too-puh-reyt, -tyoo-, vi- ]
/ vaɪˈtu pəˌreɪt, -ˈtyu-, vɪ- /
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verb (used with or without object), vi·tu·per·at·ed, vi·tu·per·at·ing.

to use or address with harsh or abusive language; revile.

Origin of vituperate

1535–45; < Latin vituperātus (past participle of vituperāre to spoil, blame), equivalent to vituperā(re) ( vitu-, variant (before a labial) of viti-, stem of vitium blemish, vice1 + -perāre, combining form of parāre to furnish, provide; see prepare) + -tus past participle suffix; see -ate1

OTHER WORDS FROM vituperate

vi·tu·per·a·tor, noun un·vi·tu·per·at·ed, adjective

Words nearby vituperate

vittate, vittle, vittoria, vittorio, vituline, vituperate, vituperation, vituperative, vitória, vitória de conquista, viva

Words related to vituperate

asperse, rate, castigate, vilify, condemn, growl, curse, traduce, scold, insult, lambaste, rail, denounce, censure, blame, abuse, upbraid, accuse, reproach, revile

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British Dictionary definitions for vituperate

vituperate
/ (vɪˈtjuːpəˌreɪt) /

verb

to berate or rail (against) abusively; revile

Derived forms of vituperate

vituperator, noun

Word Origin for vituperate

C16: from Latin vituperāre to blame, from vitium a defect + parāre to make