A Word A Day : invective





Sunday, 6th July 2008 : Today's Word is ...


invective :




Definition :

adjective :

insulting or abusive speech



usage :

  • The critic's searing review was filled with bitterness and invective.

  • Herman wasn't much of an orator, but he was brilliant at invective.

  • an invective against tyranny



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