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    invective
    /ɪnˈvɛktɪv/

    noun

    • 1. insulting, abusive, or highly critical language: "he let out a stream of invective"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishINVECTIVE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    INVECTIVE definition: 1. criticism that is very forceful, unkind, and often rude: 2. criticism that is very forceful…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › invectiveInvective Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of INVECTIVE is insulting or abusive language : vituperation. How to use invective in a sentence. Did you know? Synonym Discussion of Invective.

  4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › invectiveInvective - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Invective is harsh, abusive language, like "you dirty rotten scoundrel." I'm sure you can think of harsher and more obscene examples, but we won't get into them here. Invective comes from the Latin for "abusive." It kind of sounds like a harsh word, actually, with those sharp, dagger-like V's.

  5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishINVECTIVE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    1. vehement accusation or denunciation, esp of a bitterly abusive or sarcastic kind. adjective. 2. characterized by or using abusive language, bitter sarcasm, etc. Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers. Derived forms. invectively (inˈvectively) adverb. invectiveness (inˈvectiveness) noun. Word origin.

  6. www.dictionary.com › browse › invectiveINVECTIVE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Invective definition: vehement or violent denunciation, censure, or reproach.. See examples of INVECTIVE used in a sentence.

  7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryINVECTIVE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    INVECTIVE meaning: 1. criticism that is very forceful, unkind, and often rude: 2. criticism that is very forceful…. Learn more.

  8. www.yourdictionary.com › invectiveInvective Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

    Something spoken or written, intended to cast opprobrium, censure, or reproach on another. Wiktionary. A harsh or reproachful accusation. Politics can raise invective to a low art. Wiktionary. Synonyms: vitriol. vituperation. reproach. denunciatory. berating. insult. diatribe.

  9. www.thefreedictionary.com › invectiveInvective - definition of invective by The Free Dictionary

    1. Denunciatory or abusive language; vituperation: an orator known for his abundant use of invective. 2. A denunciatory or abusive expression or discourse: shouted invectives at the umpire.

  10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishinvective noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of invective noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  11. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › invectiveinvective | meaning of invective in Longman Dictionary of...

    invective meaning, definition, what is invective: rude and insulting words that someone sa...: Learn more.