vituperation
noun
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Pronunciation: /v(a)ɪˌtjuːpəˈɹeɪʃən/ / /v(a)ɪˌt(j)upəˈɹeɪʃən/
noun
Etymology: From Latin vituperātiō (“censure, blame”), equivalent to vituperate + -ion.
- The act of vituperating; severely blaming or censuring.
- Criticism or invective that is sustained and overly harsh; abuse, severe blame or censure.
“...but, for several successive days, as she was careful in observing the strictest regimen (..), she actually became much better, especially as to these favourable circumstances was added great calmness of temper, she wisely substituting the quiet sneer of contempt for angry vituperation and vindictive scorn.”
“"Do you call me a spy?" / "And what have you called me? Because you are a husband, is the privilege of vituperation to be all on your side?"”