inveigh

/in-ˈvā/ (ame, mw)

inveigh — verb

  • inveighpresent simple I / you / we / they
  • inveighs3rd person singular
  • inveighing-ing form
  • inveighedpast simple

1. to attack someone or something in angry, forceful language, especially in public

1.動詞不及物C2
釋義

to attack someone or something in angry, forceful language, especially in public speech or writing

例句

During the debate, Senator Liao inveighed against the new gambling bill.

pattern: inveigh against [policy or proposal]

Parents inveighed against the app's ads during the school meeting.

public complaint aimed at a company practice

同義詞
  • complain

    more general and less forceful, often used for ordinary problems

  • protest

    stresses opposition, sometimes through actions as well as words

  • rail

    close in meaning, but slightly less literary in tone

  • denounce

    focuses on public condemnation and moral judgment

反義詞
  • praise

    to express warm approval instead of angry criticism

  • defend

    to speak in support of someone or something under attack

文法句型

inveigh + against + noun

inveigh + at + noun

用法筆記

Most often followed by against when the target is a policy, person, or system. It is more formal than complain and usually appears in speeches, articles, or public arguments rather than casual conversation.

常見錯誤

❌She inveighed the plan in her speech.
✅She inveighed against the plan in her speech.
💡'inveigh' is intransitive and normally needs a preposition, especially 'against'.