inveigh

UK /ɪnˈveɪ/ US /ɪnˈveɪ/
verb 2

Definitions

verb

1

To complain loudly, to give voice to one's censure or criticism

He inveighed against the folly of making oneself liable for the debts of others; vented many bitter execrations against the brother; and concluded with wishing something could be done for the unfortunate family.

I saw Mr. Cairns yesterday. He inveighed at great length at what he called Mr. Willis's neglect of his children, saying he had just discovered that they got no whortleberries and no fish, and that he was just beginning to send them those things.

2

To draw in or away; to entice, inveigle.

He is a Spirit, that inveighs away a Man from himself, undertakes great Matters for him, and after fells him for a Slave.

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