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invective

/ɪnˈvɛktɪv/
Meanings
  • Noun

    A bitter or abusive verbal attack on someone or something; an insult.

    - "His invective towards his rival was famous in political circles."
    - "The invective used in Shakespearean plays was quite harsh for the time."
Pronunciation
  1. /ɪnˈvɛktɪv/



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Synonyms

abusive , critical , denunciatory , satirical , vitriolic , vituperative
Rhymes
Words rhyming with invective
reprimand , command , demand
Variants
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invective , invectives , invectively , invectiveness , invectivenesses
Etymology
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From the Latin invectiva, meaning 'an attack, a throwing at'.

Trivia
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  1. Invective was used extensively in ancient Rome as a form of political warfare.

  2. The word 'invective' first appeared in English in the 15th century.

Related Concepts
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  1. Abuse: Invective is a form of verbal abuse.

  2. Insult: Invective is a type of insult.

  3. Satire: Invective is a form of satire.

Culture
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Invective has been used throughout history in various forms of literature, art, and politics. In ancient Greece, invective poetry was a popular form of satire used to criticize public figures. In Shakespearean plays, invective was often used to express intense anger or hatred towards an enemy.

How to Memorize "invective"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize the act of hurling insults or abuse at someone.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word with the idea of bitter or abusive language.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Invective starts with I, Insults are its identity'.

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1. Association of the word: Think of the word 'insect' and add 'ive' at the end. The result, 'invective', will help you remember that this word has something to do with harsh or bitter language, similar to how an insect's bite can be harsh and bitter.

2. Visualize the word: Imagine a person holding a microphone and spewing out harsh words like an insect spraying venom. This visual association can help you remember the meaning of the word 'invective'.

3. Break it down: Break down the word into smaller parts, 'in' and 'vective'. 'In' can mean 'into' and 'vective' can be associated with 'directed'. Thus, 'invective' can be thought of as something that is directed into someone or something, like harsh words.

4. Use it in a sentence: Try using the word 'invective' in a sentence. For example, 'The politician's speech was filled with invective towards his opponent.' This will help you remember the word and its meaning in context.

5. Mnemonic device: Create a mnemonic device to help you remember the word. For example, 'I never enjoy venomous creatures yelling at me with intense vocabulary and intense expressions' (INVECTIVE).

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