Vocabulary Entry

invective

|noun • adjective

noun

A speech or writing that attacks or criticizes someone or something in a harsh or abusive manner.

Example Sentences

"The politician's speech was filled with invective against his opponents."

"She unleashed a stream of invective towards the proposed new law."

"The movie was criticized for its use of invective language in the dialogue."

adjective

Example Sentences

"His invective remarks during the debate shocked the audience."

"She was known for her invective style of writing that made the readers uncomfortable."

"The invective tone of the article drew numerous complaints from the community."