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Definitions

invective

[in-vek-tiv] / ɪnˈvɛk tɪv /

NOUN

verbal abuse

Synonyms

STRONGEST

denunciation diatribe epithet tirade

STRONG

accusation berating billingsgate blame blasphemy castigation censure condemnation contumely jeremiad obloquy philippic reproach revilement sarcasm scurrility tongue-lashing vilification vituperation

Antonyms

STRONGEST

praise

STRONG

approval compliment exculpation exoneration

WEAK

flattery

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