Vituperate
Vituperate [ vahy-TOO-puh'- | |
[ intransitive verb, transitive verb ] | |
MEANING : | |
1. (tr.v.) to revile, berate, rebuke or scold 2. (intr.v.) to scold harshly using abusive language | |
USAGE EXAMPLE 1 : | |
He was publicly vituperated by his boss for his misconduct. |