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单词 scurrility
释义

scurrility

noun

scur·​ril·​i·​ty skə-ˈri-lə-tē How to pronounce scurrility (audio)
plural scurrilities
1
: the quality or state of being scurrilous
2
a
: scurrilous or abusive language
b
: an offensively rude or abusive remark

Synonyms

  • abuse
  • billingsgate
  • fulmination
  • invective
  • obloquy
  • vitriol
  • vituperation
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Example Sentences

a discussion on some hot-button social issues in which any pretense to civility quickly gave way to intransigence and scurrility

Word History

First Known Use

1508, in the meaning defined at sense 1

scurrility

noun

as in abuse
harsh insulting language a discussion on some hot-button social issues in which any pretense to civility quickly gave way to intransigence and scurrility

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • abuse
  • vituperation
  • invective
  • insult
  • billingsgate
  • fulmination
  • criticism
  • blackguardism
  • vitriol
  • obloquy
  • blasphemy
  • disparagement
  • epithet
  • malediction
  • imprecation
  • curse
  • profanity
  • slur
  • revilement
  • polemic
  • reprimand
  • rebuke
  • expletive
  • excoriation
  • aspersion
  • vilification
  • castigation
  • belittlement
  • reproof
  • tirade
  • swearword
  • execration
  • diatribe
  • chastisement
  • harangue
  • opprobrium
  • put-down
  • bad-mouthing
  • broadside

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • praise
  • applause
  • acclaim
  • commendation
  • flattery
  • endearments
  • compliments
  • felicitations
  • congratulations
  • adulation
  • blarney
  • overpraise
  • soft soap
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