|
|
- pronunciation:
- ihn
vek
tihv
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
strongly abusive or denunciatory speech or language.
The pastor's fiery sermons were filled with invective and dire warnings of hell.- synonyms:
- abuse, contumely, obloquy, railing, vituperation
- similar words:
- calumny, censure, imprecation, malediction, slander
|
| definition 2: |
an instance of such speech.
- synonyms:
- aspersion, contumely, diatribe, insult, philippic, scurrility, tirade
- similar words:
- curse, harangue, slur, tongue-lashing
|
| related words: |
aspersion, diatribe, libel, obloquy |
|
|
|
|
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
of or relating to invective; strongly abusive.
- synonyms:
- abusive, damning, vituperative
- similar words:
- defamatory, deprecatory, derogatory, harsh, insulting, offensive, scurrilous, slanderous
|
| derivations: |
invectively (adv.), invectiveness (n.) |
|
|