Vituperators

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. One who angrily criticizes or berates others, often using harsh language
2. A person who expresses strong blame or condemnation towards someone or something, typically in a vociferous manner
3. An individual who engages in the act of denouncing or vilifying others, frequently with a tone of indignation

Etymology: "Vituperators" is simply the plural of "vituperator," so its history lies in that singular form. The word was borrowed directly from Latin "vituperātor," a noun meaning one who blames or censures, built on the verb "vituperāre," "to find fault with, blame." The Latin verb itself is a compound whose older roots are traced to the idea of blame and reproach. The suffix "-tor" in "vituperātor" marks the doer of an action, so a vituperator is literally one who performs the act of finding fault loudly and at length. English took the Latin noun largely intact, keeping its sense of a person who heaps abuse on others.

Synonyms: abusers, blamers