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invective

[in-vek-tiv] / ɪnˈvɛk tɪv /


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He fielded a series of questions on Iran, Cuba and China with a relaxed style and dashes of humor -- and little of the invective that Trump often unleashes in his briefing room appearances.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

There were plenty of incendiary invective for Ross to pull from.

From Slate • Jan. 13, 2026

The book’s finest pieces wrangle, in elegant prose, with humanity’s contradictions; the weaker ones indulge in name-dropping, footnotes and op-ed invective.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 28, 2025

This invective is delivered with a sneer, a wink, and finally a cackle of laughter.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2025

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

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith




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