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vituperation

 
Dictionary: vi·tu·per·a·tion   (vī-tū'pə-rā'shən, -tyū'-, vĭ-) pronunciation
n.
  1. The act or an instance of vituperating; abusive censure.
  2. Sustained, harshly abusive language; invective.

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A cynical view of the world by Ambrose Bierce


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Saite, as understood by dunces and all such as suffer from an impediment in their wit.


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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: abusive or venomous language used to express blame or censure or bitter deep-seated ill will
  Synonyms: invective, vitriol


 
 
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