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罵
to curse · to abuse · to revile · to slander
N1On: ばKun: ののしる
Memory Aid
'BA' — like 'BAH!' when expressing disgust or disapproval, which often accompanies verbal abuse.
Vocabulary
罵るののしるto curse, to revile
罵倒ばとうdenunciation, vituperation
罵声ばせいjeers, catcalls
罵言ばげんabusive language
Example Sentences
彼は酔って人を罵ることがよくあった。
He often cursed people when he was drunk.
聴衆は彼のスピーチに罵倒の声を浴びせた。
The audience showered his speech with vituperative shouts.
選手は観客から罵声を浴びせられた。
The athlete was subjected to jeers from the spectators.
彼女は夫の不貞を罵った。
She cursed her husband's infidelity.