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Word of the Day : September 12, 2022
invective \in-VEK-tiv\ noun
What It Means
Invective means "insulting or abusive language." It can also refer to an abusive expression or speech.
// Her opening campaign speech was, to the shock of everyone present, filled with invective that contrasted sharply with the expectations of those in attendance.
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Aired September 12, 2022
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