invective — insulting, abusive, or highly critical language
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: insulting, abusive, or highly critical language
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈvektɪv/
Korean meaning: 모욕적이고 비난하는 언어, 욕설
Korean pronunciation: 인**벡**티브
Example Sentences
- The food critic's review was pure invective, calling the restaurant 'a culinary disaster zone.'
- After losing the game, the coach unleashed a torrent of invective at the referees.
- My grandmother's invective about modern technology could make a sailor blush.
invective
NOUN//ɪnˈvektɪv//
insulting, abusive, or highly critical language
Harsh, abusive language directed at someone
In wrecked car, man hurls invective insults everywhere!
The detective stays protective against harsh invective!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin invectivus, derived from invehi meaning 'to attack or assail with words.' The word literally meant 'carried against' someone, like launching a verbal assault.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The food critic's review was pure invective, calling the restaurant 'a culinary disaster zone.'”
“After losing the game, the coach unleashed a torrent of invective at the referees.”
“My grandmother's invective about modern technology could make a sailor blush.”
“The author's latest book is filled with invective against social media addiction.”
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