ınvective

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Definition of ınvective in English English dictionary

{a} abusive, keen

{n} a railing speech

Hyphenation

in·vec·tive

Turkish pronunciation

învektîv

Synonyms

abusive, critical, denunciatory, satirical, vitriolic, vituperative, accusation, berating, billingsgate, blame, blasphemy, castigation, censure, condemnation, contumely

Antonyms

compliment, flattery, praise

Pronunciation

/ənˈvektəv/ /ɪnˈvɛktɪv/

Etymology

() From Latin invectīvus, from invectus, perfect passive participle of invehō (“bring in”) from in + vehō (“carry”). See vehicle, and compare with inveigh.