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invective

[in-vek-tiv] / ɪnˈvɛk tɪv /


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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

The directive from the club is that Rodgers resigned, but reading Desmond's invective, line by line, you have to wonder why did he allow it to get this far down the line?

From BBC • Oct. 27, 2025

But it was never intended to allow for lies and invective, especially coming from the government itself.

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2024

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

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith




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