vituperation

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of speaking or writing in a harsh, abusive, and contemptuous manner.

  - "His vituperation towards his opponents was legendary."
  - "The politician was subjected to fierce vituperation during the debate."

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Pronunciation

1. /vɪˌtupɚˈe(ɪ)ʃən/
   
   
   
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Variants

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vituperation , vituperations

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'vituperatio' meaning 'blame, censure, reproach'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'vituperation' contains the Latin root 'vituper-' which means 'to blame'.

2. In ancient Rome, vituperation was a formal process of public shaming and condemnation.

3. Vituperation is often used in legal proceedings to describe particularly harsh and abusive language used during a trial.

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Related Concepts

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1. Abuse: Vituperation is a form of verbal abuse, often used to harm or belittle someone.

2. Invective: Vituperation is a type of invective, which is a harsh and abusive form of language used to attack or criticize someone.

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Culture

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Vituperation has been used extensively in literature and poetry to portray intense emotions and passion. It is often used to depict characters who are bitter, vindictive, and vengeful.

How to Memorize "vituperation"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person making harsh and abusive comments or gestures.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of harsh criticism or abuse.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the Latin root 'vituperatio' meaning 'blame'.

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