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

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

“Our group isn’t here to hurl moral invective and air our grievances and say how terrible the other people are. We’re here to elect people who are interested in governing,” he said.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 2, 2024

The key thing about invective or ad hominem attack is that it is a sort of reverse ethos appeal: the purpose is to isolate your opponent from the community.

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith