vituperative

Meanings

• adjective

  given to or using harsh and abusive language; maliciously criticizing or defaming

  - "His vituperative comments about the new policy caused quite a stir."
  - "The vituperative tone of the letter was unexpected from such a respected figure."

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Pronunciation

1. /vaɪˈtuːpɚətɪv/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

abusive , censorious , invective , ranting , scolding

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with vituperative
vituperative , hypocritical , critical , descriptive , representative

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Variants

List of all variants of vituperative that leads to same result
vituperative , vituperatively

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Etymology

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derived from the Latin word vituperātus, meaning 'blame' or 'reproach'

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Trivia

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1. The word 'vituperative' first appeared in English in the late 15th century.

2. In the 16th century, 'vituperative' was used to describe a type of sermon that was intended to condemn and reprove sinners.

3. The term 'vituperative criticism' is often used in academic circles to describe particularly harsh or negative reviews of research papers or scholarly work.

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Related Concepts

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1. abusive language: A form of communication that is intended to cause harm or distress. Vituperative language is a type of abusive language that involves harsh and malicious criticism.

2. harsh words: A phrase used to describe vituperative or abusive language. It can also refer to any words that are intended to cause pain or offense.

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Culture

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In literature, 'vituperative' language is often used for dramatic effect, as in Shakespeare's plays where characters engage in bitter verbal attacks. It can also be found in satire and political commentary.

How to Memorize "vituperative"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person using harsh and abusive language towards someone else. Visualize the tone and body language that might accompany such language.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'vituperative' with words like 'abusive', 'harsh', and 'malicious'. Remember that it describes language that is intended to cause harm or distress.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Try creating a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'V' for vituperative, 'G' for given to or using, 'H' for harsh and abusive language, and 'M' for maliciously criticizing or defaming.

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