Vituperative

/vaɪˈtuːpəreɪtɪv/

adjective

Using or containing harsh, abusive criticism.

His vituperative remarks about the policy alarmed everyone in the meeting.

Formal, Disapproving

adjective

His vituperative remarks about the policy alarmed everyone in the meeting.

Formal, Disapproving

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Pro Tip 1/3

Vituperative language has a strong negative and critical tone, suggesting deep disrespect or disapproval.

The vituperative feedback was so harsh it left the author in shock.

Pro Tip 2/3

Use 'vituperative' to describe extremely harsh and critical comments that can be emotionally damaging.

The vituperative review of the play discouraged the actors.

Pro Tip 3/3

'Vituperative' implies more intensity and contempt than simply calling criticism 'negative' or 'unfavorable'.

Her vituperative speech against the proposed law rallied the opposition.

abusivecontemptuousdefamatoryderogatoryinsultopprobriousscathingscurrilous

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English Poet

Yes, I've got inwardness and tenderness, but I also get angry and vituperative, and you have to honour that as well.

English Poet

Yes, I've got inwardness and tenderness, but I also get angry and vituperative, and you have to honour that as well.

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