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Invectively

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in·vec·tive  (n-vktv)
n.
1. Denunciatory or abusive language; vituperation.
2. Denunciatory or abusive expression or discourse.
adj.
Of, relating to, or characterized by denunciatory or abusive language.

[From Middle English invectif, denunciatory, from Old French, from Late Latin invectvus, reproachful, abusive, from Latin invectus, past participle of inveh, to inveigh against; see inveigh.]

in·vective·ly adv.
in·vective·ness n.

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