What are some alternative words for invective?
Synonyms for invective
ɪnˈvɛk tɪv
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Princeton's WordNet
vituperation, invective, vitriol(noun)
abusive or venomous language used to express blame or censure or bitter deep-seated ill will
Synonyms:
vitriol, vituperation, oil of vitriol, sulfuric acid, sulphuric acid
Wiktionary
invective(adjective)
Characterized by invection or railing.
Tom's speeches became diatribes — each more invective than the last.
Synonyms:
vitriolic, critical, vituperative, abusive, denunciatory, satirical
Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and Antonyms
invective
Synonyms:
obloquy, denunciation, castigation, vituperation, reprobation, abuse, railing, sarcasm, satire, diatribe, reproachAntonyms:
commendation, encomium, eulogy, panegyric, laudation
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List of paraphrases for "invective":
Words popularity by usage frequency
rank | word | |
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#1783 | critical | |
#2225 | abuse | |
#13365 | abusive | |
#15969 | satire | |
#28801 | sarcasm | |
#29149 | railing | |
#38371 | satirical | |
#42903 | reproach | |
#60063 | diatribe | |
#62104 | vitriol | |
#64752 | denunciation | |
#89611 | invective | |
#100013 | vitriolic | |
#222448 | reprobation | |
#244576 | vituperative | |
#261530 | vituperation | |
#283674 | castigation | |
#291648 | obloquy |
How to use invective in a sentence?
The task of weaning various people and groups from the national nipple will not be easy. The sound of whines, bawls, screams and invective will fill the air as the agony of withdrawal pangs finds voice.
You endorse only your own stupidity with your invective, mental filth, and ill-thinking, with such conduct you cannot impress any wise person, in the reply, to the language of abuse, silence is the best practice.
It would certainly be better to not have him in the race, [Grayson] tends to sort of rely on hyperbole and invective, and I'm not sure that's the kind of primary which is healthy for us.
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