Associations to the word «Invective»
Noun
- Torrent
- Sarcasm
- Satire
- Cicero
- Insult
- Abuse
- Argument
- Poetry
- Poet
- Poem
- Oration
- Reproach
- Occasion
- Eloquence
- Censure
- Familiar
- Letter
- Orator
- Ridicule
- Lexicon
- Swearing
- Gentleman
- Volley
- Resentment
- Pulpit
- Scorn
- Bitterness
- Utterance
- Exclamation
- Wit
- Rage
- Flood
- Stream
- Blacksmith
- Reformer
- Disgrace
- Clergy
- Quarrel
- Dictionary
- Discourse
- Swan
- Burst
- Severity
- Complaint
- Passion
- Webster
- Praise
- Ape
- Rhetoric
- Apology
- Rival
- Anger
- Fury
- Hatred
- Swift
- Midst
- Dignity
- Verse
- Lip
- Heap
- Jungle
- Opponent
- Conduct
Adjective
Adverb
Wiktionary
INVECTIVE, noun. An expression which inveighs or rails against a person.
INVECTIVE, noun. A severe or violent censure or reproach.
INVECTIVE, noun. Something spoken or written, intended to cast opprobrium, censure, or reproach on another.
INVECTIVE, noun. A harsh or reproachful accusation.
INVECTIVE, adjective. Characterized by invection or railing.
Dictionary definition
INVECTIVE, noun. Abusive or venomous language used to express blame or censure or bitter deep-seated ill will.
Wise words
A word is not a crystal, transparent and unchanged; it is
the skin of a living thought and may vary greatly in color
and content according to the circumstances and time in which
it is used.