vituperation

名词 n.
/v(a)ɪˌtjuːpəˈɹeɪʃən/    /v(a)ɪˌt(j)upəˈɹeɪʃən/

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. The act of vituperating; severely blaming or censuring. countable,uncountable
  2. 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.

词形变化

vituperations plural

词源

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