Meaning & use

vituperative

adjective·Advanced

Using or characterized by bitter, harshly abusive language, especially in criticism of someone.

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The debate turned vituperative as both candidates traded personal insults.

Critics wrote vituperative reviews of the film, calling it a disaster from start to finish.

A note on using this word

Vituperative is a formal, literary word usually applied to speech or writing rather than actions.

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Words with an opposite meaning

complimentary

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