invective
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There were plenty of incendiary invective for Ross to pull from.
From Slate • Jan. 13, 2026
The band’s generic statement was followed by a thorny invective attributed to Farrell’s bandmates, aiming at his “mental health difficulties” after his altercation with Navarro during the Leader Bank Pavilion show.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 16, 2024
But it was never intended to allow for lies and invective, especially coming from the government itself.
From Salon • Apr. 14, 2024
Commissioners’ meetings became notoriously contentious, with disagreements over policy frequently veering into personal invective.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 16, 2024
Her wave of invective had crashed over him and still he sat there.
From "Go Set a Watchman: A Novel" by Harper Lee
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