a selection of insulting words or expressions
An invective is harsh or abusive speech. Some examples of invective are "you are stupid and useless and never do anything right" or "you're a liar and a cheat and deserve to die" or referring to someone using racial slurs.
"Invective", noun. Harsh, insulting words.The priest spouted racist invective."Invective" = harsh, insulting wordsWhile he is my brother and I love him, it is difficult to forgive him for the invective comments he made last night.A parent's invective statements to his son's basketball coach could prevent the boy from getting additional time on the court.I enjoy Grampa Jack, but he has few friends at the nursing home because of the invective things he says to the other residents."She shouted a nasty invective down on the person who previously answered the questions, saying, 'The example above is terrible, as it identifies the word as a noun, but then uses it as an adjective. That person is obviously an idiot who shouldn't be answering questions!'"Invective is harsh, critical, and insulting speech. An example of invective used in a sentence is: When I lost the key to the front door, my boss shouted invectives at me as I tried to apologize.
A noun describing ones range of skills. "Her repertoire was extensive."
the opposite of repertoire is lazy
Yes, it can be. But it is also a noun meaning such abusive or denouncing language.
a selection of insulting words or expressions
An invective is a highly insulting or abusive piece of language.
An invective is harsh or abusive speech. Some examples of invective are "you are stupid and useless and never do anything right" or "you're a liar and a cheat and deserve to die" or referring to someone using racial slurs.
"Invective", noun. Harsh, insulting words.The priest spouted racist invective."Invective" = harsh, insulting wordsWhile he is my brother and I love him, it is difficult to forgive him for the invective comments he made last night.A parent's invective statements to his son's basketball coach could prevent the boy from getting additional time on the court.I enjoy Grampa Jack, but he has few friends at the nursing home because of the invective things he says to the other residents."She shouted a nasty invective down on the person who previously answered the questions, saying, 'The example above is terrible, as it identifies the word as a noun, but then uses it as an adjective. That person is obviously an idiot who shouldn't be answering questions!'"Invective is harsh, critical, and insulting speech. An example of invective used in a sentence is: When I lost the key to the front door, my boss shouted invectives at me as I tried to apologize.
Nevertheless he quickly fought back, hurling invective against Kautsky for all he was worth.
A noun describing ones range of skills. "Her repertoire was extensive."
the opposite of repertoire is lazy
Nancy McPhee has written: 'The book of insults ancient and modern' -- subject(s): Invective 'The second book of insults' -- subject(s): Invective
Her repertoire needed some improvements according to the audience.
Invective- Abusive/rude/ etc. Somebody delivering abuse makes them feel like they can over power you, or else they're just taking out all thier anger out on you. Somebody receiving that abuse makes them feel the oppisite, it makes them feel hurt, worthless, broken, etc. It's like bullying for example. ~Hope this helps! B.V
Yes, it can be. But it is also a noun meaning such abusive or denouncing language.
The elderly singer's concert repertoire consisted mainly of old blues and jazz tunes. The comedian displayed a wide repertoire of silly voices.