What is another word for invectives?

Pronunciation: [ɪnvˈɛktɪvz] (IPA)

Invectives refer to abusive or insulting words that are spoken or written. These invectives can be directed at an individual or group of people and are often used to express anger or frustration towards them. Synonyms for invectives include insults, abuse, vitriol, slander, defamation, name-calling, and defamation. Other words that can be used in place of invectives are cuss words, profanity, expletives, and foul language. Regardless of the term used, it's important to remember that using abusive or insulting words can be hurtful and is generally not a productive way to communicate.

What are the hypernyms for Invectives?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Invectives

It was intended, he said, as a banter upon the High-flying Tory Churchmen, putting into plain English the drift of their furious invectives against the Dissenters, and so, "by an irony not unusual," answering them out of their own mouths.
"Daniel Defoe"
William Minto
We had a long dispute about it, and his smilingly sarcastic tone, and confident manner made me at last lose all patience, and I uttered all the invectives I had ever heard against his profession, only exempting our dear old doctor from this sweeping condemnation.
"The Dead Lake and Other Tales"
Paul Heyse
Again, satires and invectives are thought to be the first forms as they were used by the bards, who were also magicians and hurled them as potent forces against the enemy.
"The Literature of Ecstasy"
Albert Mordell

Famous quotes with Invectives

  • It is folly for an eminent person to think of escaping censure, and a weakness to be affected by it. All the illustrious persons of antiquity, and indeed of every age, have passed through this fiery persecution. There is no defense against reproach but obscurity; it is a kind of concomitant to greatness, as satires and invectives were an essential part of a Roman triumph.
    Joseph Addison

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