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