invective
noun | /invective/
Advanced WordsMEDIUM
insulting, abusive, or highly critical language
invective
noun | /invective/
Advanced WordsMEDIUMinsulting, abusive, or highly critical language
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Synonyms
abusevituperationdenunciationdiatribeinvective
Antonyms
praisecomplimentcommendation
Examples
"The column was full of invective against the government."
"He answered the invective with calm, reasoned argument."
Mnemonic Trick
INVECTIVE → IN + VEX — language intended to wound or attack.
Etymology
From Latin invectivus “abusive.”
Used for harsh, abusive denunciation in speech or writing.
Source: Advanced WordsAdded: 9/28/2025
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