scurrility

scur·ril·i·ty

noun \skə-ˈri-lə-tē\

plural scur·ril·i·ties

Definition of SCURRILITY

1

: the quality or state of being scurrilous

2

a : scurrilous or abusive language b : an offensively rude or abusive remark

Examples of SCURRILITY

1. <a discussion on some hot-button social issues in which any pretense to civility quickly gave way to intransigence and scurrility>

First Known Use of SCURRILITY

1508

Related to SCURRILITY

Synonyms: billingsgate, fulmination, invective, obloquy, abuse, vitriol, vituperation

Related Words: blackguardism; blasphemy, curse, execration, imprecation, malediction, profanity; epithet, insult, put-down, slur; expletive, swearword; aspersion, bad-mouthing, belittlement, disparagement, revilement, vilification; castigation, chastisement, criticism, excoriation, opprobrium, rebuke, reprimand, reproof; broadside, diatribe, harangue, polemic, tirade

Near Antonyms: acclaim, applause, commendation, praise; compliments, congratulations, endearments, felicitations; adulation, blarney, flattery, overpraise, soft soap

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Rhymes with SCURRILITY

ability, agility, anility, civility, debility, docility, ductility, facility, fertility, fragility, futility, gentility, gracility, hostility, humility, lability, mobility, motility, nobility, nubility, sectility, servility, stability, sterility, suability, tactility, utility, vagility, virility