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- DictionaryIn·veigh/inˈvā/
verb
- 1. speak or write about (something) with great hostility: "he liked to inveigh against all forms of academic training"
The meaning of INVEIGH is to protest or complain bitterly or vehemently : rail. Did you know?
Inveigh definition: to protest strongly or attack vehemently with words; rail (usually followed by against). See examples of INVEIGH used in a sentence.
Inveigh means to rail against something with hostility and passion. Related to vehicle, inveigh comes from Latin in- + vehere "to carry."
inveigh. (ɪnveɪ ) Word forms: 3rd person singular present tense inveighs , present participle inveighing , past tense, past participle inveighed. verb. If you inveigh against something, you criticize it strongly. [formal] A lot of his writings inveigh against luxury and riches. [VERB + against]
Definition of inveigh verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Verb. 1. inveigh - complain bitterly. rail. kvetch, plain, quetch, complain, sound off, kick - express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness; "My mother complains all day"; "She has a lot to kick about" 2. inveigh - speak against in an impassioned manner; "he declaimed against the wasteful ways of modern society"
A complete guide to the word "INVEIGH": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.
INVEIGH meaning: to protest or complain about (something or someone) very strongly.
verb. inveighed, inveighing, inveighs. To give vent to angry disapproval; protest vehemently. American Heritage. To make a violent verbal attack; talk or write bitterly ( against ); rail. Webster's New World. (intransitive) To complain loudly, to give voice to one's censure or criticism against (formerly also with on, at, upon ). [from 16th c.]
When someone 'inveighs' against something, they are vigorously and often passionately criticizing or opposing it. The etymology of 'inveigh' underscores the forceful and aggressive nature of expressing strong disapproval or condemnation.
