Synonyms of invective
6 similar words
Another word for invective is vituperative. Other synonyms of invective are satirical and critical.
Synonyms and similar words for invective
adjectiveCharacterized by invection or railing.
- abusive
- critical
- denunciatoryTending to denounce.
- satiricalOf, pertaining to, or connected with satire.
- vitriolic
- vituperativeMarked by harsh abuse; abusive, often with ranting or railing.
Meaning of invective
- noun An expression which inveighs or rails against a person.
- noun A severe or violent censure or reproach.
- noun Something spoken or written, intended to cast shame, disgrace, censure, or reproach on another.
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Questions about synonyms of invective
- What is another word for invective?
- Invective has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as vituperative, satirical and critical.
- What does invective mean?
- Invective means an expression which inveighs or rails against a person.
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