VITUPERATORY Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

vituperatory

adjective

vī-ˈtü-p(ə-)rə-ˌtȯr-ē

Definition of vituperatory

as in abusive

marked by harsh insulting language the kind of vituperatory speeches that are designed to rouse the rank-and-file at political conventions

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Leaving an abusive situation is already incredibly difficult.

— Tanya Fedak, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026
The show not only plays Manchester’s death for laughs but also depicts her as physically abusive and exploitative of Sullivan.

— Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of abusive

Adjective

According to Dubrow, the show had been approved for a third season that was poised to be even more outrageous than Season 2.

— Marlow Stern, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026
Collins' campaign manager, Steve Abbott, responded to the report and called the allegations false and outrageous.

— Lalee Ibssa, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of outrageous

Adjective

Current Florida law says a school district can review and remove a book after a complaint has been made that a book is pornographic, obscene or isn’t age appropriate.

— Ana Goñi-Lessan, Sun Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026
Created under O’Hare’s leadership, the decorum policy prohibits personal attacks, impertinent, profane, obscene, or slanderous remarks as well as threatening, disruptive or unruly behavior.

— Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Sep. 2026

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