罵声

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 罵声 is read as ばせい and is a noun for a loud, abusive shout that insults or denounces another person.
• Basic usage: Abuse coming from a crowd appears in 罵声が飛ぶ, while directing it at someone appears in 罵声を浴びせる.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Difference from 大声
  • 大声 is simply a loud voice; 罵声 necessarily contains abusive or condemning content.
• Reciprocal expression
  • The 合う in 罵声を浴びせ合う marks two or more parties shouting abuse at each other.