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Meaning of vituperate in English:

vituperate

Pronunciation /vɪˈtjuːpəreɪt/ /vʌɪˈtjuːpəreɪt/

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verb

[with object]archaic

  • Blame or insult (someone) in strong or violent language.

    revile, rail against, inveigh against, fulminate against, attack, upbraid, berate, harangue, lambast, reprimand, castigate, chastise, rebuke, scold, chide, censure, condemn, damn, denounce, find fault with, run down, take to task, vilify, denigrate, calumniate, insult, abuse, curse, slander, smear
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Origin

Mid 16th century from Latin vituperat- ‘censured, disparaged’ (see vituperation).