Tom Junod

A mob pelting pilloried wrongdoers with rotten vegetables would seem to have little in common with one doing the same with 140-character invective, except of course the most important thing: the belief that they are in the right, and are even doing good by making the object of their contempt feel really, really bad.

American Journalist

Mark McKinnon

I've slipped on occasion into the realm of irresponsible invective, but I try to avoid it and generally recant when I fall short. Because name-calling does nothing to improve understanding or move the political debate forward.

American Businessman

Austan Goolsbee

I get massive invective, massive abuse, via email, phone messages, and Twitter. From people way, way to the right of center - scary, abusive kind of stuff. Really freaks out my assistant and my wife. Hate-filled.

American Public Servant

Olga Tokarczuk

I believe absolutely that words must be treated as material weapons, every invective or threat as violence and aggression.

Polish Writer

Invective is strong and can be hurtful; use it to show deep disapproval or anger.

Harsh Impact

In debates or speeches, 'invective' often aims to discredit the opponent with strong language.

Public Speaking

Invective is emotionally charged, indicating anger or resentment from the speaker.

Emotional Charge

In literature, 'invective' can characterize a person's temperament or establish conflict.

Literary Emphasis

'Invective' in literary works often conveys societal criticism or moral censure.

Conveys Censure

In literary contexts, invective communicates intense emotions, not casual dislike.

Heightened Emotion

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