English Word · Advanced
invective
An expression which inveighs or rails against a person
Pronunciation: /ɪnˈvɛktɪv/
Meaning
An expression which inveighs or rails against a person.
Example
[A] savage passage of 14th-century invective about the text-obsessed nerdiness of the Florentine bibliophile and friend of Petrarch, Niccolò Niccoli ...
[A] savage passage of 14th-century invective about the text-obsessed nerdiness of the Florentine bibliophile and friend of Petrarch, Niccolò Niccoli ...
Practice tips
- Practice invective out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for advanced-level learners.