Inveigh — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /in-ˈvā/ in·veigh

Meaning & Definition of Inveigh

Inveigh (verb)

  1. to protest or complain bitterly or vehemently, rail

Inveigh (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely

    "always inveighing against the high property taxes that they were forced to pay"

    similar: beef, bellyache, bitch, bleat, carp, caterwaul, complain, crab, croak, fuss, gripe, grizzle, grouch, grouse, growl, grumble, grump, holler, keen, kick, kvetch, maunder (chiefly British), moan, murmur, mutter, nag, repine, scream, squawk, squeal, wail, whimper, whine, whinge (British), yammer, yawp, yowl, kick up a fuss
    related: object (to), protest, quarrel (with), cavil, quibble, fret, stew, worry, blubber, cry, sob, bemoan, bewail, deplore, lament
    opposite: crow, delight, rejoice
    near: accept, bear, countenance, endure, take, tolerate, applaud, cheer, commend

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Inveigh

The most common words with a similar meaning to Inveigh:

Chiefly British: maunder
British: whinge
beef, bellyache, bitch, bleat, carp, caterwaul, complain, crab, croak, fuss, gripe, grizzle, grouch, grouse, growl, grumble, grump, holler, keen, kick, kvetch, moan, murmur, mutter, nag, repine, scream, squawk, squeal, wail, whimper, whine, yammer, yawp, yowl, kick up a fuss

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Inveigh

Words with the opposite meaning of Inveigh:

crow, delight, rejoice

Related Words for Inveigh

object (to), protest, quarrel (with), cavil, quibble, fret, stew, worry, blubber, cry, sob, bemoan, bewail, deplore, lament

Near Antonyms of Inveigh

accept, bear, countenance, endure, take, tolerate, applaud, cheer, commend

Word Forms of Inveigh

Inflections: inveighed, inveighing, inveighs

Derived words: inveigher (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Inveigh

Latin invehi to attack, inveigh, passive of invehere to carry in, from in- + vehere to carry way

First known use: 1529

Words & Phrases Containing Inveigh

inveigh against

Frequently Asked Questions about Inveigh

What does "Inveigh" mean?

"Inveigh" means to protest or complain bitterly or vehemently, rail. As a verb, it is defined as: to protest or complain bitterly or vehemently, rail.

What is another word for "Inveigh"?

Other words for "Inveigh" include beef, bellyache, bitch, bleat, carp, caterwaul, complain and crab. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Inveigh" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Inveigh"?

There are 53 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Inveigh". Common alternatives include beef, bellyache, bitch, bleat, carp, caterwaul, complain, crab, croak and fuss.

What is the opposite of "Inveigh"?

Antonyms of "Inveigh" include crow, delight and rejoice. Near antonyms include accept, bear, countenance and endure.

How do you use "Inveigh" in a sentence?

Examples of "Inveigh" in a sentence: "always inveighing against the high property taxes that they were forced to pay".

Is "Inveigh" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Inveigh" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Inveigh"?

"Inveigh" is pronounced /in-ˈvā/ and divided into syllables as in·veigh.

What is the origin of the word "Inveigh"?

"Inveigh" comes from Latin invehi to attack, inveigh, passive of invehere to carry in, from in- + vehere to carry way. First known use: 1529.