Invective

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1 English 1.1 Noun 1.2 Adjective 1.3 Synonyms

English

Noun

invective (plural invectives)

1. An expression which inveighs or rails against a person
2. a severe or violent censure or reproach
3. something spoken or written, intended to cast opprobrium, censure, or reproach on another
4. a harsh or reproachful accusation
   • Politics can raise invective to a low art.

Adjective

invective

1. Characterized by invection or railing.
   • That speech was more invective than the last one.

Synonyms

• abusive
• critical
• denunciatory
• satirical
• vituperation
• vitriol