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vituperative
What does vituperative mean?
vituperative (adjective): marked by harsh abuse; abusive, often with ranting or railing.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where does vituperative come from?
Formed from vituperātus, perfect passive participle of Latin vituperō (“to blame, to censure”) + -ive; by surface analysis, vituperate + -ive.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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marked by harsh abuse; abusive, often with ranting or railing
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either physically or emotionally remote: distant, standoffish
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characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards
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possessing or showing courage or determination; brave, heroic
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