invective
10
8.8
- noun
- /ɪnˈvɛktɪv/
- Offensive
:
invectiva
- The article was criticized for its invective tone, filled with harsh criticism and personal attacks on the politician.
- anti-Semitic invective
If you read any mainstream UK media right now you'll notice it's full of invective aimed at trans people, particularly trans women.
- If you read any mainstream UK media right now you'll notice it's full of invective aimed at trans people, particularly trans women.
Examples
-
Obama also proved again that negative advertising works, invective sells, and harsh personal attacks succeed.
Blog text (17) -
Here are three recent examples of your own invective and hate-filled free speech on this blog.
Blog text (27) -
China's second white paper is filled with invective against Lee.
Academic text (2000) -
The reaction of the Chinese press was filled primarily with invective and conspiracy theories.
Academic text (1999) -
Anyone who dares to discuss it is immediately subjected to a flood of invective and historical condemnation.
-
Israel is implicated implicitly, but the pointed object of the invective is the Arab world's leaders.
Academic text (1997) -
And these sentiments prevail today; personal and ideological invective remain the rule.
Academic text (1999) -
Like the radical pamphleteers, they thundered their invective against the courtiers and officials.
Academic text (1991) -
I heard the invective and insults hurled at him and lazily believed the slanders.
Fiction book (1994) -
During the heated debate, the speaker resorted to invective, insulting his opponents rather than addressing the issues.
Synonyms
155
3.4
Rude or insulting words said to hurt someone
34
6.3
An insulting remark meant to hurt someone
27
9.5
Bitter, angry language that attacks people
23
8.5
A long angry attack in words against someone or something
6
8.4
Saying or writing very harsh and unfair things about someone to damage their reputation
4
3.5
A rude remark that hurts or upsets someone
4
4.2
Very strong negative comments that show disapproval
4
7.7
A word that shows strong dislike of someone or something
1
9.9
People say very angry insulting words to attack someone
1
3.2
A rude comment meant to hurt someone or show no respect
1
7.2
A harshly critical comment that aims to hurt or mock someone
A very harsh and angry comment meant to hurt someone
A set of harsh insulting words meant to hurt someone
A sharp remark that hurts or shocks people
A remark that is harsh and meant to hurt someone's feelings
Very rude words or actions that hurt people
Rude words or actions that aim to hurt someone
An insult that harms someone's reputation or dignity
A mean remark that hurts or criticizes someone
Antonyms
How Abusive
Surface Forms
Etymology
Invective comes from a Latin idea of 'carrying' words at someone, from the root vehere meaning 'to carry', which you can see in vehicle. So invective is like words 'carried' at a person as a verbal attack, meaning abusive or insulting language.