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insult vs vituperation

vituperation vs insult

insult and vituperation both are nouns.

insult is a verb but vituperation is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
insult Yes No Yes No
vituperation Yes No No No
As nouns, vituperation is a hyponym of insult; that is, vituperation is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than insult:
  • insult: a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
  • vituperation: abusive or venomous language used to express blame or censure or bitter deep-seated ill will
Other hyponyms of insult include low blow, billingsgate, scurrility, cut, stinger, invective, vitriol.
insult (noun) vituperation (noun)
a deliberately offensive act or something producing the effect of deliberate disrespect abusive or venomous language used to express blame or censure or bitter deep-seated ill will
a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
insult (verb) vituperation (verb)
treat, mention, or speak to rudely
Difference between insult and vituperation

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