invective
/ɪnˈvɛktɪv/
noun
- Strong, harsh, or insulting language used to criticize or attack someone.
- The coach's invective after the loss left the players feeling demoralized.
- Instead of reasoned debate, the argument quickly turned into angry invective.
- The politician's speech was full of invective against his opponents.
Antonyms
adjective
- Expressing or using strong, harsh criticism or insults.
- The article was filled with invective language aimed at the company's leadership.
- His invective remarks during the meeting offended several coworkers.
- She regretted her invective tone as soon as she hung up the phone.