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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 is a noun that means very harsh, unkind, and often rude criticism. Learn how to use it in sentences, see synonyms and related words, and explore its pronunciation and translations.

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

    Invective is a noun meaning insulting or abusive language or a harsh verbal attack, or an adjective meaning of, relating to, or characterized by insult or abuse. Learn more about its synonyms, examples, word history, and etymology from Merriam-Webster.

  4. 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.

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

    Invective is rude and unpleasant things that people shout at people they hate or are angry with. Learn more about its word frequency, origin, derived forms, and usage in sentences from Collins English Dictionary.

  6. 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.

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

    Invective is a noun that means very harsh, unkind, and often rude criticism. Learn how to use it in sentences, see synonyms and related words, and explore its pronunciation and translations.

  8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › invectiveinvective noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Invective is rude language and unpleasant remarks that somebody shouts when they are very angry. Learn how to use this word in formal contexts with pictures, pronunciation and usage notes.