INVEIGH Synonyms: 67 Similar and Opposite Words

inveigh

verb

in-ˈvā

Definition of inveigh

as in to complain

to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely always inveighing against the high property taxes that they were forced to pay

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Recent Examples of inveigh Officials and commentators spewed vitriol about Germany, inveighing particularly against unfair German trade practices. — Odd Arne Westad, Foreign Affairs, 13 June 2024 Surgeon General Everett Koop issued a 1982 report showing that 30 percent of all cancer deaths were attributable to smoking, and used his bully pulpit to inveigh against the hazards of secondhand smoke. — Timothy Noah, The New Republic, 29 Apr. 2022 See All Example Sentences for inveigh

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In short order, users started complaining about multiple system reboots rather than the one expected with a security update.

— Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Researchers found nearly everyone admits to at least one bad beach habit, even as many complain about other people’s behavior.

— Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2026

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The shooting of Fuentes Zambrano cannot be seen on the footage, but a woman’s screams and four additional shots can be heard, per the complaint.

— Ben Brachfeld, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026
The key is to train the mind to relax, just chill, even though somebody’s at the doorbell, even though somebody’s walking into the kitchen, little kids screaming through the house.

— Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 20 July 2026

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