inveigh in French
inveigh in French is invectiver, opposer, élever — inveigh means to protest loudly, expressing one's disapproval or criticism.
inveigh in French
invectiver
(intransitive, with against or occasionally about, formerly also with on, at, upon) To complain loudly, to give voice to one's censure or criticism [from 16th c.]
opposer
(intransitive, with against or occasionally about, formerly also with on, at, upon) To complain loudly, to give voice to one's censure or criticism [from 16th c.]
élever
(intransitive, with against or occasionally about, formerly also with on, at, upon) To complain loudly, to give voice to one's censure or criticism [from 16th c.]
What does "inveigh" mean?
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verb To protest loudly, expressing one's disapproval or criticism.
"Only last week, three aggressively written pamphlets crossed my desk inveighing against the euro."
- verb (dated) To tempt or lure someone away.
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inveigh in a sentence
- Only last week, three aggressively written pamphlets crossed my desk inveighing against the euro.
- Noblemen loyal to King Milo inveighed upon him, until at last he sent off dispatches to King Audry and King Aillas, alerting them to the peculiar rash of forays, raids and provocations current along the Lyonesse border.
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What is "inveigh" in French?
"inveigh" in French is invectiver, opposer, élever. inveigh means: To protest loudly, expressing one's disapproval or criticism.
Are there other ways to say "inveigh" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "inveigh": invectiver, opposer, élever.
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