What is another word for inveigh?

Pronunciation: [ɪnvˈe͡ɪ] (IPA)

Inveigh means to strongly criticize or condemn someone or something. There are many synonyms for inveigh that you can use to vary your language and writing style. Some of the words that can be used in place of inveigh include denounce, censure, rebuke, condemn, berate, decry, disparage, rail against, castigate, and excoriate. These words all convey the same message of disapproval and condemnation but with slight nuances in meaning and tone. For instance, denounce is usually used to refer to official condemnation or public disapproval, while berate is more informal and implies angry scolding or reprimanding. Using different synonyms can add variety and depth to your writing, making it more interesting and engaging for readers.

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What are the hypernyms for Inveigh?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Inveigh?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.

What are the opposite words for inveigh?

Inveigh is a verb that means to attack or strongly criticize someone or something. Antonyms for inveigh would be to praise, commend, support, compliment, endorse or approve. These words indicate positivity and appreciation towards the person, idea or thing being talked about. Antonyms for inveigh display a completely different sentiment than the word itself. They imply admiration, respect and agreement rather than condemnation and disapproval. It is important to use these words carefully depending on the context and the message being conveyed. Using positive words can help build better relationships and foster a more harmonious environment.

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Usage examples for Inveigh

It had not been a very pleasant idea, that of facing his cousin for the first time; but now the thought occurred to him that he would rather face the very worst-even that obnoxious being, of whom the preacher earnestly warned him-than hear this man inveigh against his sins any more.
"Mattie:--A Stray (Vol 3 of 3)"
Frederick William Robinson
He tells us, "that many pronounce in favor of monarchy, and others, on the contrary, inveigh furiously against kings; and that it does not fall within the limits of his subject to examine in detail the reasons of the latter."
"A Philosophical Dictionary, Volume 5 (of 10) From "The Works of Voltaire - A Contemporary Version""
François-Marie Arouet (AKA Voltaire) Commentator: John Morley Tobias Smollett H.G. Leigh
The time came very soon, indeed, when the nearest tribes began to hold war councils and inveigh against the falling off of the supply of plunder.
"Rung Ho!"
Talbot Mundy

Famous quotes with Inveigh

  • I do not inveigh against higher education, I simply maintain that the sort of education the colored people of the South stand most in need of, is elementary and industrial. They should be instructed for the work to be done.
    Timothy Thomas Fortune
  • The charges we bring against others often come home to ourselves; we inveigh against faults which are as much ours as theirs; and so our eloquence ends by telling against ourselves.
    Jerome

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