vituperative

🇬🇧 UK/vi'tju:pәreitiv/🇺🇸 US
GREC2

Definitions

adj.

Characterized by harsh, abusive, or ranting criticism.

谩骂的;严厉斥责的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Loanword
vituperativeother
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Common Collocations

  • 1.vituperative speech谩骂言语
  • 2.vituperative language严厉指责
  • 3.vituperative attack恶言相向

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    His vituperative speech attacking the government sparked widespread controversy.

  • 2.

    The vituperative tone of the debate made productive dialogue impossible.

  • 3.

    She regretted her vituperative response, which hurt her relationship irreparably.

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