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- [in-vey]
- /ɪnˈveɪ/
- /ɪnˈveɪ/
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- [in-vey]
- /ɪnˈveɪ/
Definitions of inveigh word
- verb without object inveigh to protest strongly or attack vehemently with words; rail (usually followed by against): to inveigh against isolationism. 1
- noun inveigh Speak or write about (something) with great hostility. 1
- intransitive verb inveigh attack or criticize sb verbally 1
- verb inveigh If you inveigh against something, you criticize it strongly. 0
- verb inveigh to speak with violent or invective language; rail 0
- intransitive verb inveigh to make a violent verbal attack; talk or write bitterly (against); rail 0
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Origin of inveigh
First appearance:
before 1480 One of the 25% oldest English words
1480-90; < Latin invehī to attack with words, equivalent to in- in-2 + vehī passive infinitive of vehere to ride, drive, sail (cf. wain)
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Parts of speech for Inveigh
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inveigh popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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verb inveigh
- vituperate — to berate or rail (against) abusively; revile
- protest — an expression or declaration of objection, disapproval, or dissent, often in opposition to something a person is powerless to prevent or avoid: a protest against increased taxation.
- castigate — If you castigate someone or something, you speak to them angrily or criticize them severely.
- condemn — If you condemn something, you say that it is very bad and unacceptable.
- scold — to find fault with angrily; chide; reprimand: The teacher scolded me for being late.
Antonyms for inveigh
verb inveigh
- compliment — A compliment is a polite remark that you say to someone to show that you like their appearance, appreciate their qualities, or approve of what they have done.
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- laud — to praise; extol.
- uphold — to support or defend, as against opposition or criticism: He fought the duel to uphold his family's honor.
- accept — If you accept something that you have been offered, you say yes to it or agree to take it.
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