Invective: meaning, definitions and examples
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invective
[ ɪnˈvɛktɪv ]
spoken language
Insulting, abusive, or highly critical language or speech.
Synonyms
abuse, denunciation, slander, vitriol
Examples of usage
- He hurled a stream of invective at the referee.
- She responded with a volley of invective.
- The politician's speech was filled with invective against his opponent.
- The online comments were full of invective and hatred.
- The invective used by the bully was deeply hurtful.
Translations
Translations of the word "invective" in other languages:
🇵🇹 invectiva
- insulto
- ofensa
🇮🇳 अपशब्द
- गाली
- अपमान
🇩🇪 Schimpfwort
- Beleidigung
- Schmähung
🇮🇩 kata kasar
- cercaan
- ejekan
🇺🇦 інвектива
- образа
- лайка
🇵🇱 inwektywa
- obelga
- wyzwisko
🇯🇵 侮辱
- 中傷
- 悪口
🇫🇷 invective
- insulte
- injure
🇪🇸 invectiva
- insulto
- ofensa
🇹🇷 ağır söz
- hakaret
- sövme
🇰🇷 비난
- 모욕
- 욕
🇸🇦 شتيمة
- إهانة
- سب
🇨🇿 invectiva
- urážka
- nadávka
🇸🇰 invectíva
- urážka
- nadávka
🇨🇳 侮辱性言辞
- 辱骂
- 诽谤
🇸🇮 invectiva
- žalitev
- psovka
🇮🇸 árás
- móðgun
- skömm
🇰🇿 жамандылық
- тіл тигізу
- қорлау
🇬🇪 ინვექტივა
- შეურაცხყოფა
- ლანძღვა
🇦🇿 şiddətli tənqid
- təhqir
- söyüş
🇲🇽 invectiva
- insulto
- ofensa
Word origin
The word 'invective' originated from the Latin word 'invectivus', meaning 'attacking'. It entered the English language in the late 15th century, primarily used in reference to abusive language or speech. Over time, 'invective' has retained its meaning of harsh criticism or insults, often used in heated arguments or debates.