| 释义 |
vi·tu·per·ate
\vī]ˈtüpəˌrāt, və̇], ].ˈtyü\ verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: Latin vituperatus, past participle of vituperare to vituperate, from vitium fault, blemish, vice + -perare (from parare to prepare, make) — more at with, pare
transitive verb
: to abuse in words : censure severely or abusively : berate
intransitive verb
: to use abusive language : give vent to abusive utterances
Synonyms: see scold |