Synonyms for invective
ɪnˈvɛk tɪvin·vec·tive

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1. invectiveadjective

   Characterized by invection or railing.

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

   Synonyms:
   vitriolic, critical, vituperative, abusive, denunciatory, satirical

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1. invective

   Synonyms:
   obloquy, denunciation, castigation, vituperation, reprobation, abuse, railing, sarcasm, satire, diatribe, reproach

   Antonyms:
   commendation, encomium, eulogy, panegyric, laudation

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1. vituperation, invective, vitriolnoun

   abusive or venomous language used to express blame or censure or bitter deep-seated ill will

   Synonyms:
   vitriol, vituperation, oil of vitriol, sulfuric acid, sulphuric acid

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1. • Abuse

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1. invectivenoun

   Synonyms:
   abuse, contumely, reproach, censure, railing

2. invectivenoun

   Synonyms:
   satire, sarcasm, lampoon, pasquinade, phillipic, diatribe, fling

3. invectiveadjective

   Synonyms:
   abusive, reproachful, censorious, captious, railing, scolding

4. invectiveadjective

   Synonyms:
   satirical, sarcastic

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1. List of paraphrases for "invective":

   name-calling

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1. Florida Democratic:

   It would certainly be better to not have him in the race, [Grayson] tends to sort of rely on hyperbole and invective, and I'm not sure that's the kind of primary which is healthy for us.

2. Supreme Court:

   Bringing such racial invective into the courtroom cannot be justified.

3. Linda Bowles:

   The task of weaning various people and groups from the national nipple will not be easy. The sound of whines, bawls, screams and invective will fill the air as the agony of withdrawal pangs finds voice.