INVECTIVE
Invective
Invective, from Middle English invectif, or Old French and Late Latin invectus, is an abusive, reproachful or venomous language used to express blame or censure; also, a rude expression or discourse intended to offend or hurt. Vituperation, or deeply seated ill will, vitriol. Also note: Latin invectivus, 'scolding.'The above text is a snippet from Wikipedia: Invective
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invective
Noun
- An expression which inveighs or rails against a person.
- A severe or violent censure or reproach.
- Something spoken or written, intended to cast opprobrium, censure, or reproach on another.
- A harsh or reproachful accusation.
- Politics can raise invective to a low art.
Adjective
- Characterized by invection or railing.
- Tom's speeches became diatribes — each more invective than the last.
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