v. vi·tu·per·at·ed, vi·tu·per·at·ing, vi·tu·per·ates v.tr. To rebuke or criticize harshly or angrily; berate. See Synonyms at scold. v.intr. To use harshly critical or irate language; rail. [Latin vituperāre, vituperāt-.] vi·tuper·a′tor n. |
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