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invective

[in-vek-tiv] / ɪnˈvɛk tɪv /


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James Tarkowski: Long ball straight to Senne Lammens in the second half drew groans from the crowd and a stream of invective from his manager.

From BBC Sep. 6, 2026

For Israel, by contrast, Ms. Rodrigues-Birkett is full of invective.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 31, 2026

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

Her wave of invective had crashed over him and still he sat there.

From "Go Set a Watchman: A Novel" by Harper Lee




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