invective

Definition of invective

Nouns

abusive or venomous language used to express blame or censure or bitter deep-seated ill will
Synonyms:
vitriol, vituperation
Type of:
abuse, contumely, insult, revilement, vilification
a rude expression intended to offend or hurt

Vocabulary Lists for invective

GRE Super 4800 Plus »(4851 words)
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Patty's New List »(860 words)
Miscellaneous words daymare qua chorography trichologi...
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Harper Lee's "To Kill a Mockingbird" Chapters 1-10 »(164 words)
Vocabulary study list for Harper Lee's "To Kill a...
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GRE Problem Words »(116 words)
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Need-to-know GRE words »(99 words)
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Matt's word list »(57 words)
A collection of words I have encountered in various...
  • invective
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WordMasters: Grade 8 Blue Division Mar-Apr '09 »(25 words)
http://www.visualthesaurus.com/cm/wordmasters/1798/
  • invective
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  • misanthrope
  • coalesce

GRE High Frequency Words »(420 words)
  • abate
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Word bag »(358 words)
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