vituperation UK /v(a)ɪˌtjuːpəˈɹeɪʃən/US /v(a)ɪˌt(j)upəˈɹeɪʃən/ noun2 •The act of vituperating; severely blaming or censuring. •Criticism or invective that is sustained and overly harsh; abuse, severe blame or censure."Do you call me a spy?" / "And what have you called me? Because you are a husband, is the privilege of vituperation to be all on your side?" — 1869 formsvituperations