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invective

[in-vek-tiv] / ɪnˈvɛk tɪv /


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The economic pressure has been matched by increasing forays by Chinese aircraft and warships close to Japan, and a stream of diplomatic invective invoking Japan’s wartime past.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026

James Tarkowski: Long ball straight to Senne Lammens in the second half drew groans from the crowd and a stream of invective from his manager.

From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2026

They follow a pledge by leader Kim Jong Un to bolster nuclear forces, as Pyongyang reaps the benefits of deeper ties with Russia and sharpens its invective against US ally South Korea.

From Barron's ● Apr. 27, 2026

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

From Slate ● Jan. 13, 2026

Churchill combined their example with his father Randolph’s gift for invective.

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith




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