as in abusive
marked by harsh insulting language
the type of provocative magazine article that is guaranteed to engender vituperative threats of subscription cancellations
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of vituperative
While its digitization capabilities are far more robust than many nation-states, the Internet Archive’s position in an increasingly vituperative battleground between copyright holders and tech companies means that its future is precarious, too.
—
Kate Knibbs, WIRED, 8 Apr. 2024
His speech was rambling, unhinged, vituperative, and oh-so-revealing.
—Susan B. Glasser, The New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2024
What makes Trump different is how many former aides have come out against him, said Douglas Brinkley, a presidential historian, and how vituperative their criticisms have been.
—Josh Dawsey, Washington Post, 20 Nov. 2023
These more quotable lines may sound kinda vituperative on the page.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 26 Oct. 2023
See All Example Sentences for vituperative
Kate Knibbs, WIRED, 8 Apr. 2024
His speech was rambling, unhinged, vituperative, and oh-so-revealing.
—Susan B. Glasser, The New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2024
What makes Trump different is how many former aides have come out against him, said Douglas Brinkley, a presidential historian, and how vituperative their criticisms have been.
—Josh Dawsey, Washington Post, 20 Nov. 2023
These more quotable lines may sound kinda vituperative on the page.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 26 Oct. 2023
See All Example Sentences for vituperative
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vituperative
Adjective
-
After leaving an abusive relationship, Simmons and her two sons became homeless.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2025
-
The allegations came after the #MeToo movement rocked Hollywood and many people spoke up after abusive workplace conditions were re-evaluated and condemned.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
-
The Jetson One is an electric vertical take-off-and-landing (eVTOL) vehicle that sits in a sweet spot between commercial air taxis and outrageous flying cars.—
Michael Franco,
New Atlas,
28 Mar. 2025
-
Many scandals arise from the occasion of these activities, and adulteries and other outrageous crimes are committed as a clear offence to God, a very serious danger to the souls of those committing them, and a pernicious example to others.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
-
Formula One's governing body, the FIA, has categorized certain actions and behaviors as 'misconduct,' which include insulting or inappropriate language and gestures.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
20 Mar. 2025
-
Meghan’s infamous mock curtsy, which was seen as insulting… was [a] low point.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
Fox News,
17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
-
Taken by the apparent deterioration of his health, users made those clips go viral and eventually adapted the money spread into a mini-dance trend where users bop to the song before flaunting an obscene amount of cash (or weed baggies or fishing lures!).—
Andrew Unterberger,
Billboard,
19 Mar. 2025
-
But there are more visible and indecent »Paris Game« leftovers: the enormous/obscene sportsbook ads on display at every other métro station.—
Eduardo Tansley,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Vituperative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vituperative. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share