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invective

[in-vek-tiv] / ɪnˈvɛk tɪv /


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He fielded a series of questions on Iran, Cuba and China with a relaxed style and dashes of humor -- and little of the invective that Trump often unleashes in his briefing room appearances.

From Barron's May 6, 2026

There were plenty of incendiary invective for Ross to pull from.

From Slate Jan. 13, 2026

But it’s fair to say that Reagan never indulged in outright name-calling or hateful invective, stressed his desire for negotiation over confrontation and left the nuclear saber-rattling to subordinates.

From Salon Sep. 28, 2025

Do’s willingness to involve his family in his scheme pointed to his “moral indifference,” prosecutors said, while his campaign of invective against the press aggravated his culpability.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 9, 2025

Maybe there wouldn’t be the constant testing or rudeness or invective, because you’d know you were going to be together the next day.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover




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