Inveighing: meaning, definitions and examples

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inveighing

 

[ ษชnหˆveษชษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

expressing strong emotion

Inveighing refers to the act of expressing strong disapproval or vehement protest against someone or something. It often involves passionate and forceful language to convey criticism or condemnation. This term is typically used in formal contexts where there is a public or notable denunciation of issues, policies, or actions. Inveighing is more than just stating an opinion; it reflects a deep-seated outrage or frustration that one feels compelled to voice. Therefore, it carries a weight of emotional intensity and conviction.

Synonyms

criticize, denounce, protest, rail, rant.

Examples of usage

  • The activist was inveighing against the government's new policy on climate change.
  • In the meeting, she began inveighing about the lack of transparency in the company's decisions.
  • He could not help but inveigh against the injustices he witnessed in society.
  • The author used her platform to inveigh against social inequality and discrimination.

Translations

Translations of the word "inveighing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น denunciar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เค•เฅเคฐเฅ‹เคถเคฟเคค เคนเฅ‹เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช heftig kritisieren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengkritik

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐััƒะดะถัƒะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ potฤ™piaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ž้›ฃใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rรฉprimander

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ denunciar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท eleลŸtirmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋น„๋‚œํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠู†ุชู‚ุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ odsuzovat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ odsudzovaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฐด่ดฃ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ obsojati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fordรฆma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะนั‹ะฟั‚ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒ›แƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qฤฑnamaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ denunciar

Etymology

The word 'inveighing' originates from the Latin term 'invehi', which means 'to carry in, to attack, or to complain'. This Latin term is composed of the prefix 'in-' meaning 'in or upon' and 'vehi', which translates to 'carry'. This etymological root reflects the action of vocally carrying one's thoughts or emotions into a situation. The word evolved through Middle French before being adopted into English in the early 17th century. It has since been used primarily in literary and rhetorical contexts, emphasizing passionate expression and often serving as a tool for critique or social commentary. The usage of 'inveigh' often implies a formal tone, setting it apart from more casual expressions of discontent.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,058, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.