inveigh — to speak or write about something with great hostility; to protest or complain bitterly
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to speak or write about something with great hostility; to protest or complain bitterly
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈveɪ/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother inveighs against modern technology every time WiFi goes down.
- The food critic inveighed against the restaurant's terrible service in her review.
- He inveighed against pineapple on pizza like it was a crime against humanity.
inveigh
VERB[/ɪnˈveɪ/]
to speak or write about something with great hostility; to protest or complain bitterly
Speaking with great hostility and protest
Customer weighs IN with bitter complaints at checkout
He inveighs against what they say, demanding his own way!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'invehere' meaning 'to carry in' or 'to attack with words.' The idea evolved from literally carrying something forcefully to carrying harsh criticism or verbal attacks against someone.
Breakdown
in- (into/against) + veh- (to carry) + -ere (infinitive ending)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother inveighs against modern technology every time WiFi goes down.”
“The food critic inveighed against the restaurant's terrible service in her review.”
“He inveighed against pineapple on pizza like it was a crime against humanity.”
“Environmental activists inveigh against companies that pollute rivers.”
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