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Synonyms of vituperative

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Another word for vituperative is abusive. Other synonyms of vituperative are invective.

Synonyms and similar words for vituperative

adjectiveMarked by harsh abuse; abusive, often with ranting or railing.

  • vituperating
  • abusiveProne to treat someone badly by coarse, insulting words or other maltreatment; vituperative; reproachful; scurrilous.
  • censorious
  • invectiveCharacterized by invection or railing.
  • ranting
  • scoldingAn unloving succession of critical remarks, such as those directed by a parent towards a misbehaving child; an earful...

Meaning of vituperative

  1. adjective Marked by harsh abuse; abusive, often with ranting or railing.

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Questions about synonyms of vituperative

What is another word for vituperative?
Vituperative has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as abusive and invective.
What does vituperative mean?
Vituperative means marked by harsh abuse; abusive, often with ranting or railing.

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