Characterized by harsh, abusive criticism or censure; using bitter and insulting language. Describes speech or writing that attacks with verbal violence.
From Latin 'vituperatus,' past participle of 'vituperare' meaning 'to blame' or 'find fault with,' possibly combining 'vitium' (fault) and 'parare' (to prepare). The word suggests preparing or gathering faults to attack someone verbally.
Break down 'vituperative' as 'viper-ative' — like a viper's venomous bite, vituperative language injects poison through harsh, attacking words. It's verbal venom!
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