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invective

IPA pronunciation: /ɪnˈvek.tɪv/

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Russian meaning

Брань, язвительная речь

English definition

Insulting, highly critical, or abusive language.

Example

The parliamentary debate degenerated into partisan invective and mudslinging.

Collocations

stream of invective
bitter invective
pour forth invective

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