vituperation Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun abusive or venomous language used to express blame or censure or bitter deep-seated ill will
    invective; vitriol.

WordNet


Vi*tu`per*a"tion noun
Etymology
L. vituperatio: cf. OF. vituperation. See Vituperate.
Definitions
  1. The act of vituperating; abuse; severe censure; blame.
    When a man becomes untractable and inaccessible by fierceness and pride, then vituperation comes upon him. Donne.

Webster 1913