vituperative

adjective
UK: /vɪˈtjuː.pər.ə.tɪv/
US: /vɪˈtuː.pər.ə.t̬ɪv/

  1. Using or containing harsh and bitter accusations or criticisms.

    1. His vituperative language shocked everyone in the room his vituperative language shocked everyone in the room
    2. The political debate turned vituperative, with candidates resorting to personal attacks instead of discussing policy.

  2. Characterized by or of the nature of sustained reproach.

    1. She launched into a vituperative attack on her opponent at the rally
    2. The newspaper published a vituperative editorial denouncing the government's new policies and lack of transparency.

Synonyms

abusive scathing caustic virulent offensive critical

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "vituperative" in English means: Using or containing harsh and bitter accusations or criticisms., Characterized by or of the nature of sustained reproach..

The phonetic transcription of "vituperative" is /vɪˈtjuː.pər.ə.tɪv/ in British English and /vɪˈtuː.pər.ə.t̬ɪv/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "vituperative": abusive, scathing, caustic, virulent, offensive, critical.

Example usage of "vituperative": "His vituperative language shocked everyone in the room his vituperative language shocked everyone in the room". More examples on the page.