What is another word for vituperating?

Pronunciation: [vˈɪtjuːpəɹˌe͡ɪtɪŋ] (IPA)

The word "vituperating" means to criticize harshly or to verbally abuse someone. Synonyms for this word would include "condemning," "berating," "castigating," "scolding," "chastising," "reprimanding," "rebuking," "upbraiding," "denouncing," and "censuring." Each of these words has a slightly different connotation, with some being more severe than others. For example, "denouncing" implies a public proclamation of disapproval, while "chastising" suggests a more personal reprimand. Knowing these synonyms can help provide more variety in one's vocabulary and make communication more precise. It's important to choose the appropriate synonym based on the context and severity of the situation.

Usage examples for Vituperating

Man, he thinks, is a compound of the angel and the brute; the brute is to be humbled by being reminded of its 'relation to the stars,' and frightened into moderation by the contemplation of deathbeds and skulls; the angel is to be developed by vituperating this world and exalting the next, and by this double process you get the Christian-'the highest style of man.
"George Eliot"
Mathilde Blind
The ancient quarrel between the two had been smoothed over, and-as might be expected-the Earl hated Norris more bitterly than before, and was perpetually vituperating him, as he had often done in the Netherlands.
"History of the United Netherlands, 1586-89, Vol. II. Complete"
John Lothrop Motley Last Updated: February 7, 2009
He did not know that over on the mountain-side, vituperating the memory of the dead man, Junia was angry only for Carnac's sake.
"Carnac's Folly, Volume 2."
Gilbert Parker

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