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Vituperate vs Hector - What's the difference?

vituperate | hector |

As a verb vituperate

is to criticize in a harsh or abusive manner.

As a proper noun hector is

hector.

vituperate

English

Verb

(en-verb)
  • To criticize in a harsh or abusive manner.
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  • To use harsh or abusive wording.
  • Synonyms

    * (criticize in a harsh or abusive manner) scold, berate, rile * (use harsh or abusive wording) rail

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    hector

    English

    Alternative forms

    * hectour (qualifier)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A bully; a blustering, turbulent, noisy fellow.
  • Verb

    (en verb)
  • To intimidate or dominate in a blustering way.
  • To behave like a bully; swagger.
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