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vi·tu·per·ate    Audio Help   [vahy-too-puh-reyt, -tyoo-, vi-] Pronunciation Key
–verb (used without object), verb (used with object), -at·ed, -at·ing.
to use or address with harsh or abusive language; revile.
[Origin: 1535–45; < L vituperātus (ptp. of vituperāre to spoil, blame), equiv. to vituperā(re) (vitu-, var. (before a labial) of viti-, s. of vitium blemish, vice1 + -perāre, comb. form of parāre to furnish, provide; see prepare) + -tus ptp. suffix; see -ate1]

—Related forms
vi·tu·per·a·tor, noun

—Synonyms censure, vilify, berate.
—Antonyms praise, commend.
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Thesaurus Entries
  Roget's II: The New Thesaurus - Cite This Source
Main Entry:  revile
Part of Speech:  verb
Definition:  To attack with harsh, often insulting language.
Synonyms:  abuse, assail, rail against
Source:  Roget's II: The New Thesaurus, Third Edition
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