Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for vituperatory
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
  • Presented at the Institute of Contemporary Arts, London, in 1976 as part of a group show of artists’ books, Santoro’s volume was immediately censored as obscene and offensive.
    Paola Ugolini, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2025
  • Cybertruck owners have shared displays of hostility from other motorists on a Facebook page, including vulgar notes left on their vehicles and obscene gestures directed at them from passing cars.
    Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2025
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“Vituperatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vituperatory. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.

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