invective

noun · adjectiveB2

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Danh từ

noun

Plural noun:

invectives

1.
(countable, uncountable)An expression which inveighs or rails against a person.
2.
(countable, uncountable)A severe or violent censure or reproach.
3.
(countable, uncountable)Something spoken or written, intended to cast shame, disgrace, censure, or reproach on another.
4.
(countable, uncountable)A harsh or reproachful accusation.
Politics can raise invective to a low art.

Tính từ

adjective

Comparative

more invective

Superlative

most invective

1.
Characterized by invection or railing.
Tom's speeches became diatribes — each more invective than the last.

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Đồng nghĩa

abusivecriticaldenunciatorysatirical vitriolic vituperative

Cùng gốc / liên quan

counterinvectiveinvectivist

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Nguồn gốc từ

ine-pro From Middle French invective, from invectiva (abusive speech), from Latin invectīvus, from invectus, perfect passive participle of invehō (bring in), from in- + vehō (carry). See vehicle, and compare with inveigh.