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Definitions

invective

[in-vek-tiv] / ɪnˈvɛk tɪv /
NOUN
verbal abuse
Synonyms
STRONGEST
denunciation diatribe epithet tirade
STRONG
accusation berating billingsgate blame blasphemy castigation censure condemnation contumely jeremiad obloquy philippic reproach revilement sarcasm scurrility tongue-lashing vilification vituperation
Antonyms
STRONGEST
praise
STRONG
approval compliment exculpation exoneration
WEAK
flattery

Example Sentences

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There were plenty of incendiary invective for Ross to pull from.

From Slate • Jan. 13, 2026

This invective is delivered with a sneer, a wink, and finally a cackle of laughter.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2025

But it was never intended to allow for lies and invective, especially coming from the government itself.

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2024

“As long as the name is not an insult or an invective, then I’m OK with it.”

From Seattle Times • Feb. 9, 2024

The key thing about invective or ad hominem attack is that it is a sort of reverse ethos appeal: the purpose is to isolate your opponent from the community.

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith