Vituperation, n.
Etymology: [L. vituperatio: cf. OF. vituperation. See Vituperate.]
The act of vituperating; abuse; severe censure; blame. When a man becomes untractable and inaccessible by fierceness and pride, then vituperation comes upon him. Donne.
Shades of meaning
Fernald lists vituperation only as an antonym, under praise.
He lists it without comment; the entries above explain its neighbors.
Synonyms
none given