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invective

[in-vek-tiv] / ɪnˈvɛk tɪv /


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They follow a pledge by leader Kim Jong Un to bolster nuclear forces, as Pyongyang reaps the benefits of deeper ties with Russia and sharpens its invective against US ally South Korea.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

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

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2024

His players have come to invite the invective, knowing where it will lead them.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2024

He leaps up, grabs a handset and lets loose a stream of invective over the airwaves.

From BBC • Dec. 27, 2023

Maybe there wouldn’t be the constant testing or rudeness or invective, because you’d know you were going to be together the next day.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover




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