The difference between Berate and Vituperate

When used as verbs, berate means to chide or scold vehemently, whereas vituperate means to criticize in a harsh or abusive manner.


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  1. Berate as a verb (transitive):

    to chide or scold vehemently

  1. Vituperate as a verb (transitive):

    To criticize in a harsh or abusive manner.

  2. Vituperate as a verb (transitive):

    To revile, vilify, defame, go on about or mouth off about someone

  3. Vituperate as a verb (intransitive):

    To use harsh or abusive wording.

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