vituperate

🇬🇧 UK/vi'tju:pәreit/🇺🇸 US
GRE

Definitions

v.

To criticize or scold someone harshly and abusively.

辱骂;严厉斥责

🧩 Root Breakdown

Loanword
vituperateother
=vituperate

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The coach vituperated the team after their disappointing loss.

  • 2.

    She vituperated against the injustice system with passionate conviction.

  • 3.

    Critics vituperated the decision, calling it shortsighted and harmful.

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