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invective

[in-vek-tiv] / ɪnˈvɛk tɪv /


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James Tarkowski: Long ball straight to Senne Lammens in the second half drew groans from the crowd and a stream of invective from his manager.

From BBC Sep. 6, 2026

For Israel, by contrast, Ms. Rodrigues-Birkett is full of invective.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 31, 2026

He fielded a series of questions on Iran, Cuba and China with a relaxed style and dashes of humor -- and little of the invective that Trump often unleashes in his briefing room appearances.

From Barron's May 6, 2026

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

From Slate Jan. 13, 2026

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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