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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. 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.

  5. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › invectiveINVECTIVE Synonyms: 115 Similar and Opposite Words - ...

    Synonyms for INVECTIVE: abuse, vituperation, insult, criticism, vitriol, scurrility, fulmination, billingsgate; Antonyms of INVECTIVE: praise, applause, acclaim, commendation, compliments, congratulations, endearments, felicitations.

  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. 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.

  8. 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.

  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.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryINVECTIVE - All you need to know about it | Collins English...

    Invective is rude and unpleasant things that people shout at other people they hate or are angry with. [formal] [...] More. Pronunciations of 'invective' American English: ɪnvɛktɪv British English: ɪnvektɪv. More. Synonyms of 'invective' • abuse, censure, tirade, reproach [...] More. Collocations with the word 'invective' personal invective.

  11. www.yourdictionary.com › invectiveInvective Definition & Meaning - YourDictionary

    noun. invectives. A violent verbal attack; strong criticism, insults, curses, etc.; vituperation. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. An abusive term, insult, curse, etc. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. A denunciatory or abusive expression or discourse. Shouted invectives at the umpire. American Heritage. Similar definitions.