Pronunciation: /ɪnˈvɛktɪv/
noun an insulting or abusive word or expression
A1 She was shocked by the invective language used by the bully.
A2 The politician's invective against his opponent was harsh and uncalled for.
B1 The invective in the comments section of the article was disheartening.
B2 The invective hurled at the referee during the game was unacceptable.
C1 The author's use of invective added a powerful emotional element to the speech.
C2 The invective in the play was so intense that it left the audience speechless.
formal The politician's speech was filled with invective towards his opponent.
informal She couldn't believe the invective comments he made about her.
slang He was spewing invective like a madman.
figurative The invective in his words cut deeper than any physical blow.
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