Synonyms of vituperation
31 similar words
Another word for vituperation is blame. Other synonyms of vituperation are critique, censure, chastisement, admonishment and castigation.
Synonyms and similar words for vituperation
nounThe act of vituperating; severely blaming or censuring.
- castigationSevere criticism.
- chastisementThe act of chastising; rebuke; punishment.
- panningThorough criticism.
- admonishmentThe act of admonishing.
- blameCensure.
- brickbatting figurativelyThe act of assailing with (sharp) criticism.
- censureThe act of blaming, criticizing, or condemning as wrong; reprehension.
- onus
- criticism
- critiqueThe art of criticism.
- dispraiseBlame; reproach; disapproval; criticism.
- reprehensionThe act, or an expression, of criticism, censure or condemnation; reprimand.
- discommendation archaicBlame; censure; reproach; shunning.
nounCriticism or invective that is sustained and overly harsh; abuse, severe blame or censure.
- lecture
- rollickingA scolding, a bollocking.
- tongue lashingA verbal rebuke, often severe.
- beratingA scolding.
- browbeatingA scolding.
- chidingA scolding.
- chockling UK, dialectalA hectoring or scolding.
- dirdum ScotlandA scolding, a reproach.
- dressing downA sustained rebuke or censure.
- going over
- jawing
- objurgationA strong rebuke or scolding.
- sermon
- scoldingAn unloving succession of critical remarks, such as those directed by a parent towards a misbehaving child; an earful...
- throughgoing ScotlandA scolding; a severe reprimand or reproof.
- correption obsolete
- down the banks Ireland, datedA severe criticism, scolding, reprimand, or punishment.
- rixation obsoleteScolding; brawling.
Meaning of vituperation
- noun The act of vituperating; severely blaming or censuring.
- noun Criticism or invective that is sustained and overly harsh; abuse, severe blame or censure.
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Questions about synonyms of vituperation
- What is another word for vituperation?
- Vituperation has 31 synonyms on Word.ws, such as blame, critique, censure, chastisement, admonishment, castigation, dispraise and reprehension.
- What does vituperation mean?
- Vituperation means the act of vituperating; severely blaming or censuring.
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