invective

Definitions

Insulting, abusive, or highly critical language.

Vehement or violent denunciation, censure, or reproach.

Examples

The politician's speech was filled with bitter invective against his political opponents.

She was shocked by the stream of invective that the angry customer directed at the staff.

Synonyms

diatribe tirade fulmination denunciation vituperation abuse castigation

Antonyms

praise acclaim commendation eulogy compliment approbation panegyric