Inveigh: meaning, definitions and examples

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inveigh

 

[ ษชnหˆveษช ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

express strong disapproval

To inveigh means to speak or write about something with great hostility. Typically, it involves a vehement attack or denouncement of a particular idea, person, or practice. When someone inveighs, they are expressing their anger or contempt in a fervent manner. This term is often used when individuals are passionate about social, political, or economic issues.

Synonyms

denounce, harangue, lambaste, protest, rail

Examples of usage

  • She began to inveigh against the proposed legislation.
  • The article inveighed against the lack of action on climate change.
  • During the debate, he could not help but inveigh against his opponent's policies.

Translations

Translations of the word "inveigh" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น proferir um discurso violento contra

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคฟเค‚เคฆเคพ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช heftig kritisieren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengkritik dengan keras

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธัั‚ัƒะฟะฐั‚ะธ ะฟั€ะพั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ostro krytykowaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฟ€ใ—ใ้ž้›ฃใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท s'attaquer ร 

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ criticar con vehemencia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sert bir dille eleลŸtirmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งน๋ ฌํžˆ ๋น„ํŒํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู†ุชู‚ุงุฏ ุจุดุฏุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ostล™e kritizovat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ostro kritizovaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฟ€็ƒˆๆ‰น่ฏ„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ostro kritizirati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ harรฐlega gagnrรฝna

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐั‚ั‚ั‹ ัั‹ะฝ ะฐะนั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ™แƒแƒชแƒ แƒแƒ“ แƒ’แƒแƒแƒ™แƒ แƒ˜แƒขแƒ˜แƒ™แƒแƒก

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sษ™rt tษ™nqid etmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ criticar fuertemente

Etymology

The word 'inveigh' comes from the Latin verb 'invehi', which means 'to carry against' or 'to ride against'. It is composed of the prefix 'in-', meaning 'against', and 'vehi', meaning 'to carry' or 'to convey'. The term evolved through the Old French word 'envehir' before entering the English language in the late Middle Ages. In contemporary usage, 'inveigh' often implies a passionate outcry or critique, particularly in contexts involving political or social issues. The strong connotation associated with this word reflects its origins, where it embodied the act of forcefully confronting or opposing something. Its use has persisted in literature and discourse, often associated with eloquent oratory.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,771 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.