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
Loanwordvituperateother
=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.