vituperate
UK: vɪˈtjuːpəreɪt | US: vɪˈtuːpəreɪt
vt. to blame or insult someone in harsh or abusive language
vt. to revile or denounce vehemently
vituperate = vitu<fault> + perate<prepare/make>
- vitu<fault>: From Latin vituperare ("to censure, blame"), derived from vitium ("fault, defect") + parare ("to prepare, make").
- perate<prepare/make>: From Latin -parare, a combining form meaning "to prepare" or "to make," often used in verbs of action.
Etymology Origin:
The word vituperate traces back to Latin vituperare, which combines vitium (fault) and parare (to make). The logic is vivid: "to make faults" → "to find fault with" → "to blame harshly." Over time, it evolved into English with intensified negative connotations, emphasizing verbal abuse or scathing criticism.
The critic vituperated the film as a disgrace to the industry.
Politicians often vituperate their opponents during debates.
She vituperated her colleague for the missed deadline.
The coach vituperated the team after their poor performance.
Online trolls vituperate strangers without justification.