inveigh

/ɪnˈveɪ/; /ɪnˈveɪj/

Definitions

1. verb

to speak or write in a bitter or angry manner, especially about a person or thing

“The politician’s opponent began to inveigh against her policies, claiming they would harm the economy.”

2. verb

to speak or write in a bitter or angry manner, especially about a person or thing, usually in a public forum

“The activist took to the streets to inveigh against the government’s decision to cut funding for the arts.”

3. noun

a bitter or angry criticism or denunciation

“The newspaper published a scathing inveigh against the company’s treatment of its employees.”

Synonyms

  • condemn
  • criticize
  • denounce

Antonyms

  • commend
  • praise