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vituperation vs insult

insult vs vituperation

vituperation and insult both are nouns.

vituperation is not a verb while insult is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
vituperation Yes No No No
insult Yes No Yes No
As nouns, insult is a hypernym of vituperation; that is, insult is a word with a broader meaning than vituperation:
  • vituperation: abusive or venomous language used to express blame or censure or bitter deep-seated ill will
  • insult: a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
Other hypernyms of vituperation include abuse, contumely, revilement, vilification.
vituperation (noun) insult (noun)
abusive or venomous language used to express blame or censure or bitter deep-seated ill will a deliberately offensive act or something producing the effect of deliberate disrespect
a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
vituperation (verb) insult (verb)
treat, mention, or speak to rudely
Difference between vituperation and insult

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