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Vituperation

//v(a)ɪˌtjuːpəˈɹeɪʃən// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The act of vituperating; severely blaming or censuring. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    abusive or venomous language used to express blame or censure or bitter deep-seated ill will wordnet
  3. 3
    Criticism or invective that is sustained and overly harsh; abuse, severe blame or censure. countable, uncountable

    "...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."

Etymology

From Latin vituperātiō (“censure, blame”), equivalent to vituperate + -ion.

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