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VITUPERATION Synonyms

There are 21 synonyms of the word vituperation. (exact relations)
There are 14 hypernyms of the word vituperation. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for VITUPERATION

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invective
nounn
noun

• abusive or venomous language used to express blame or censure or bitter deep-seated ill will

vitriol
nounn
noun

• (H2SO4) a highly corrosive acid made from sulfur dioxide; widely used in the chemical industry

• abusive or venomous language used to express blame or censure or bitter deep-seated ill will

verb

• expose to the effects of vitriol or injure with vitriol

• subject to bitter verbal abuse

abuse
verb, nounv, n
noun

• cruel or inhumane treatment

• a rude expression intended to offend or hurt

• improper or excessive use

verb

• treat badly

• change the inherent purpose or function of something

• use foul or abusive language towards

• use wrongly or improperly or excessively

berating
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a severe rebuke

castigation
nounn
noun

• a severe scolding

• verbal punishment

censure
verb, nounv, n
noun

• harsh criticism or disapproval

• the state of being excommunicated

verb

• rebuke formally

condemnation
nounn
noun

• an expression of strong disapproval; pronouncing as wrong or morally culpable

• (law) the act of condemning (as land forfeited for public use) or judging to be unfit for use (as a food product or an unsafe building)

• an appeal to some supernatural power to inflict evil on someone or some group

• the condition of being strongly disapproved of

• (criminal law) a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed

criticism
nounn
noun

• disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings

• a serious examination and judgment of something

• a written evaluation of a work of literature

denunciation
nounn
noun

• a public act of denouncing

diatribe
nounn
noun

• thunderous verbal attack

excoriation
nounn
noun

• an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off

• severe censure

objurgation
nounn
noun

• rebuking a person harshly

railing
nounn
noun

• a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports

• material for making rails or rails collectively

ranting
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• a loud bombastic declamation expressed with strong emotion

reproach
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a mild rebuke or criticism

• disgrace or shame

verb

• express criticism towards

scolding
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• rebuking a person harshly

slander
verb, nounv, n
noun

• words falsely spoken that damage the reputation of another

• an abusive attack on a person's character or good name

verb

• charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone

tirade
nounn
noun

• a speech of violent denunciation

upbraiding
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a severe scolding

vilification
nounn
noun

• slanderous defamation

• a rude expression intended to offend or hurt

Best Hypernyms For VITUPERATION

Here is a list of related hypernyms for vituperation, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (14)
abuse blame censure condemnation contumely criticism denunciation insult invective rebuke reproach revilement scolding vilification

Alternatives for INVECTIVE

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