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Meaning of invective
A strongly worded and bitter verbal attack or criticism
Etymology of invective
The word "invective" comes from the Latin "invectivus", meaning "of or pertaining to attack or accusation", which is derived from "invectus", the past participle of "invehere", meaning "to attack or accuse"
Historically, the term has been used to describe a type of rhetorical device used in ancient Roman oratory to deliver a verbal attack on an opponent
Synonyms
abuse
accusation
admonition
aspersion
attack
blame
censure
condemnation
criticism
denouncement
denunciation
diatribe
disapproval
disparagement
execration
harangue
imprecation
insult
invectivation
lambast
obloquy
philippic
railing
recrimination
rebuke
reproach
reproof
revilement
scolding
tirade
upbraiding
vilification
vitriol
Definitions
- A form of speech or writing that uses strong language to criticize or condemn someone or something
- A verbal attack, typically using strong and abusive language
Usage Examples
- The politician launched a fierce invective against her opponent's policies
- The critic's invective review of the movie was scathing and hurtful
- The professor's invective remarks about the student's performance were unfair and unprofessional