invective

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.

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[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.]

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in·vective·ly adv.

in·vective·ness n.

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invective

Noun

abusive speech or writing [Late Latin invectivus scolding]

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

invective - abusive or venomous language used to express blame or censure or bitter deep-seated ill will vituperation, vitriol contumely, insult, revilement, vilification, abuse - a rude expression intended to offend or hurt; "when a student made a stupid mistake he spared them no abuse"; "they yelled insults at the visiting team"

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invective

noun abuse, censure, tirade, reproach, berating, denunciation, diatribe, vilification, tongue-lashing, billingsgate, vituperation, castigation, obloquy, contumely, philippic(s), revilement

Translations

invective [ɪnˈvɛktɪv] n → invectiva

invective [ɪnˈvɛktɪv] n → invective f

invective [ɪnˈvɛktɪv] n → Beschimpfungen pl

invective [ɪnˈvɛktɪv] n → invettiva