Invective

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Pronunciation: /ɪnˈvɛktɪv/

Definitions of invective

noun an insulting or abusive word or expression

Example Sentences

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.

Examples of invective in a Sentence

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.

Grammatical Forms of invective

past tense

invected

plural

invectives

comparative

more invective

superlative

most invective

present tense

invects

future tense

will invect

perfect tense

have invected

continuous tense

is invecting

singular

invective

positive degree

invective

infinitive

to invect

gerund

invecting

participle

invected

Origin and Evolution of invective

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'invective' originated from the Latin word 'invectivus', which means 'attack'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'invective' has evolved to refer to abusive language or speech that is used to criticize or attack someone or something.