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vituperation - Definitions from Dictionary.com (etymology):

vituperation (vy-too-puh-RAY-shuhn, -tyoo-) noun

  1. The act or an instance of vituperating; abusive censure.
  2. Sustained, harshly abusive language; invective.

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n : abusive or venomous language used to express blame or censure or bitter deep-seated ill will [syn: invective, vitriol]

Source: WordNet ® 2.0, © 2003 Princeton University

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