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Meaning of invective

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

invective

Pronunciation:/ɪnˈvɛktɪv/

noun

Definitions

  1. An expression which inveighs or rails against a person.

  2. A severe or violent censure or reproach.

  3. Something spoken or written, intended to cast shame, disgrace, censure, or reproach on another.

  4. A harsh or reproachful accusation.

    Example: Politics can raise invective to a low art.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Characterized by invection or railing.

    Example: Tom's speeches became diatribes — each more invective than the last.