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invective in Dutch

invective in Dutch is scheldwoord — invective means fierce, insulting language used to attack someone or something.

invective in Dutch

scheldwoord
noun
Something spoken or written, intended to cast shame, disgrace, censure, or reproach on another.

What does "invective" mean?

  1. noun Fierce, insulting language used to attack someone or something.
    "The letter was three pages of pure invective."
  2. adjective Consisting of or characterised by such abusive attack.
    "The pamphlet's invective style made it notorious."
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invective in a sentence

  • The letter was three pages of pure invective.
  • He met every question with a stream of invective.
  • The pamphlet's invective style made it notorious.

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What is "invective" in Dutch?

"invective" in Dutch is scheldwoord. invective means: Fierce, insulting language used to attack someone or something.

How do you use "invective" in a sentence?

Example: "The letter was three pages of pure invective." In Dutch, "invective" is scheldwoord.

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