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Definition of Invective
1. Noun. Abusive or venomous language used to express blame or censure or bitter deep-seated ill will.
Exact synonyms: Vitriol, Vituperation
Generic synonyms: Abuse, Contumely, Insult, Revilement, Vilification
Derivative terms: Vitriolic, Vituperate
Generic synonyms: Abuse, Contumely, Insult, Revilement, Vilification
Derivative terms: Vitriolic, Vituperate
Definition of Invective
1. a. Characterized by invection; critical; denunciatory; satirical; abusive; railing.
2. n. 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.
Definition of Invective
1. [n -S]
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