Home / Dictionary / invective

invective

/ɪnˈvɛktɪv/
noun
  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.

adjective
  1. Characterized by invection or railing.

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

Synonymsabusive, critical, denunciatory, satirical, vitriolic, vituperative

Practice "invective" in context

WordNote uses spaced repetition across multiple quiz levels, from recognizing the meaning to recalling it in active practice.

Save to WordNote — it's free →

No credit card. No install required.

invective — meaning, definition & examples | WordNote | WordNote