单词 | invective |
释义 | invective/ɪnˈvɛktɪv /noun [mass noun] Insulting, abusive, or highly critical language: he let out a stream of invective...
Synonyms abuse, insults, vituperation, expletives, swear words, swearing, curses, bad language, foul language; denunciation, censure, revilement, vilification, castigation, recrimination, reproach, reproval, admonition informal tongue-lashing archaic contumely, billingsgate, obloquy OriginLate Middle English (originally as an adjective meaning 'reviling, abusive'): from Old French invectif, -ive, from late Latin invectivus 'attacking', from invehere (see inveigh). The noun is from late Latin invectiva (oratio) 'abusive or censorious (language)'. |
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