invective
Example Sentences
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But it’s fair to say that Reagan never indulged in outright name-calling or hateful invective, stressed his desire for negotiation over confrontation and left the nuclear saber-rattling to subordinates.
From Salon • Sep. 28, 2025
This invective is delivered with a sneer, a wink, and finally a cackle of laughter.
From BBC • Mar. 23, 2025
His players have come to invite the invective, knowing where it will lead them.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2024
Commissioners’ meetings became notoriously contentious, with disagreements over policy frequently veering into personal invective.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 16, 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
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