How Do You Spell VITUPERATE?

Pronunciation: [vˈɪtjuːpəɹˌe͡ɪt] (IPA)

The word "vituperate", meaning to criticize or rebuke harshly, is spelled v-i-t-u-p-e-r-a-t-e. It is pronounced \vaɪ.ˈtjuː.pə.reɪt\, with the emphasis on the second syllable. The /v/ sound at the beginning is followed by a long /i/ sound and a combination of the letters "tu" making an /uː/ sound. The syllables "per" and "ate" are pronounced with a short /ə/ and a long /eɪ/ sound respectively. Despite its challenging spelling, "vituperate" is a useful and powerful word for expressing strong disapproval or condemnation.

VITUPERATE Meaning and Definition

1. The term "vituperate" is a verb which describes the act of uttering severe criticism or harshly reproaching someone or something. It involves employing strong and offensive language or invective to express disapproval, scorn, or anger towards the target. When individuals vituperate, they vehemently denounce or berate the subject, usually by making use of verbal abuse, insults, or derogatory remarks.

   Vituperation can be seen as a form of verbal attack aimed at undermining the character, behavior, or actions of the recipient. It often involves a highly emotional aspect, as the usage of intense language serves to express the speaker's strong disapproval or contempt. This aggressive manner of criticism can be directed at a specific person, a group, an idea, or even an inanimate object.

   The intention behind vituperation may vary. It can be used as a means to vent frustration or anger, to humiliate or degrade an individual, to undermine another's position or argument, or to undermine credibility and reputation. Vituperation is often employed in expressions of extreme disappointment, disagreement, or resentment.

   However, it is important to note that vituperation tends to be regarded as an undesirable and unconstructive form of communication. While it may bring temporary satisfaction to the person engaging in it, it often hampers healthy dialogue and constructive resolution of issues. The excessive and abusive nature of vituperation often leads to polarization and further conflicts, hindering the potential for understanding, compromise, and growth.

2. To blame: to censure.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for VITUPERATE

• cituperate
• bituperate
• gituperate
• fituperate
• vutuperate
• vjtuperate
• vktuperate
• votuperate
• v9tuperate
• v8tuperate
• viruperate
• vifuperate
• viguperate
• viyuperate
• vi6uperate
• vi5uperate
• vityperate
• vituplerate
• vituperade
• stuperate
• vitipurate
• vitoperete
• veturperate

Etymology of VITUPERATE

The word "vituperate" originated from the Latin verb "vituperare", which means "to blame" or "to censure". This Latin verb is derived from the combination of two elements: "vitium" meaning "fault" or "vice", and "parare" meaning "to make" or "to prepare". Over time, "vituperare" entered the English language in the 16th century with its current meaning, which refers to harshly criticizing or verbally attacking someone.

Similar spelling words for VITUPERATE

• vituperative,
• vituperation.

Conjugate verb Vituperate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have vituperated

you would have vituperated

he/she/it would have vituperated

we would have vituperated

they would have vituperated

I would have vituperate

you would have vituperate

he/she/it would have vituperate

we would have vituperate

they would have vituperate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been vituperating

you would have been vituperating

he/she/it would have been vituperating

we would have been vituperating

they would have been vituperating

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would vituperate

you would vituperate

he/she/it would vituperate

we would vituperate

they would vituperate

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be vituperating

you would be vituperating

he/she/it would be vituperating

we would be vituperating

they would be vituperating

FUTURE

I will vituperate

you will vituperate

he/she/it will vituperate

we will vituperate

they will vituperate

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be vituperating

you will be vituperating

he/she/it will be vituperating

we will be vituperating

they will be vituperating

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have vituperated

you will have vituperated

he/she/it will have vituperated

we will have vituperated

they will have vituperated

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been vituperating

you will have been vituperating

he/she/it will have been vituperating

we will have been vituperating

they will have been vituperating

IMPERATIVE

you vituperate

we let´s vituperate

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to vituperate

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was vituperating

you were vituperating

he/she/it was vituperating

we were vituperating

they were vituperating

PAST PARTICIPLE

vituperated

PAST PERFECT

I had vituperated

you had vituperated

he/she/it had vituperated

we had vituperated

they had vituperated

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been vituperating

you had been vituperating

he/she/it had been vituperating

we had been vituperating

they had been vituperating

PRESENT

I vituperate

you vituperate

he/she/it vituperates

we vituperate

they vituperate

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am vituperating

you are vituperating

he/she/it is vituperating

we are vituperating

they are vituperating

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

vituperating

PRESENT PERFECT

I have vituperated

you have vituperated

he/she/it has vituperated

we have vituperated

they have vituperated

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been vituperating

you have been vituperating

he/she/it has been vituperating

we have been vituperating

they have been vituperating

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it vituperate

SIMPLE PAST

I vituperated

you vituperated

he/she/it vituperated

we vituperated

they vituperated