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inveighed

/ɪnˈveɪd/

Meanings
  • verb

    to involve or engage someone in a heated argument or dispute


Variants
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inveigh , inveighed , inveigher , inveighers , inveighing , inveighs , inveigh against , inveighed against , inveighing against , inveighs against
Etymology
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Originally meant 'to engage in legal action' and is derived from the Old French word 'envegier', which means 'to move toward' or 'to approach'.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'inveighed' is less commonly used in modern English and is often replaced by the words 'argue' or 'debate'.

  2. The longest recorded use of the word 'inveighed' in English literature is in Shakespeare's play 'Macbeth'.


Related Concepts
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  1. argument: A disagreement or dispute between two or more parties.

  2. debate: A formal discussion on a particular topic in which opposing sides present their views.


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The word 'inveighed' is often used in literature and speech to describe a passionate and heated argument or debate. It can also be used to describe someone who is easily provoked or argumentative.

How to Memorize "inveighed"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine yourself engaged in a heated argument or debate with someone. Visualize the emotions and body language of both parties.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'inveighed' with the idea of a heated argument or dispute.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Involved In Verbal Engagement And Waged Heated Disputes' to remember the meaning of the word.


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