invective
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
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
This invective is delivered with a sneer, a wink, and finally a cackle of laughter.
From BBC • Mar. 23, 2025
His players have come to invite the invective, knowing where it will lead them.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2024
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
![]()
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.