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Meaning of VITUPERATION

Pronunciation:  vI`toopu'reyshun

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [n]  abusive or venomous language used to express blame or censure or bitter deep-seated ill will
 
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 Synonyms: invective, vitriol
 
 See Also: abuse, contumely, insult, revilement, vilification

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Vi*tu`per*a"tion\, n. [L. vituperatio: cf. OF.
vituperation. See {Vituperate}.]
The act of vituperating; abuse; severe censure; blame.
      When a man becomes untractable and inaccessible by
      fierceness and pride, then vituperation comes upon him.
                                               --Donne.
 

 

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