February 10, 2027

Vituperative

adjective

Definition

Bitter and abusive in speech or writing. A vituperative attack is one that goes beyond criticism to personal assault.

Example Sentence

“The vituperative editorial sparked a scandal that ended the journalist's career.”

Etymology

From Latin vituperativus, from vituperare (to blame, find fault with).

Scrabble Score

V4I1T1U1P3E1R1A1T1I1V4E1

VITUPERATIVE scores 20 points in Scrabble.

Synonyms & Related Words

bitter abusive scathing caustic

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