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invective

[in-vek-tiv] / ɪnˈvɛk tɪv /


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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

The band’s generic statement was followed by a thorny invective attributed to Farrell’s bandmates, aiming at his “mental health difficulties” after his altercation with Navarro during the Leader Bank Pavilion show.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 16, 2024

The potter walked by his side, keeping up a constant stream of warnings and invective.

From "A Single Shard" by Linda Sue Park




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