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1. (n.) invective
vehement denunciation, censure, or reproach; vituperation.
2. invective
an insulting or abusive word or expression.
3. (adj.) invective
vituperative; denunciatory; censoriously abusive.
Etymology: (1400–50; late ME < LL invectīvus abusive, der. of L invectus, ptp. of invehīinveigh)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) vituperation, invective, vitriol
abusive or venomous language used to express blame or censure or bitter deep-seated ill will
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1. (adj) invective
characterized by invection; critical; denunciatory; satirical; abusive; railing
2. (noun) invective
an expression which inveighs or rails against a person; a severe or violent censure or reproach; something uttered or written, intended to cast opprobrium, censure, or reproach on another; a harsh or reproachful accusation; -- followed by against, having reference to the person or thing affected; as an invective against tyranny
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