invective

n. 恶言漫骂, 臭骂 a. 漫骂的, 非难的, 恶言的

发音

US /ɪnˈvɛktɪv/

词形变化

invectives 复数 invectives more invective 比较级 most invective 最高级

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    An expression which inveighs or rails against a person.

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  2. 2.

    A severe or violent censure or reproach.

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  3. 3.

    Something spoken or written, intended to cast shame, disgrace, censure, or reproach on another.

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  4. 4.

    A harsh or reproachful accusation.

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    Politics can raise invective to a low art.

adj.
  1. 1.

    Characterized by invection or railing.

    Tom's speeches became diatribes — each more invective than the last.

词汇关系

名词

同义词 2

vitriol vituperation

上位词 5

abuse insult contumely revilement vilification

词源

From Middle French invective, from Medieval Latin invectiva (“abusive speech”), from Latin invectīvus, from invectus, perfect passive participle of invehō (“bring in”), from in- + vehō (“carry”). See vehicle, and compare with inveigh.

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