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The definition of invective is strong criticism, insults and abusive or insulting language.

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An example of invective is when someone who is angry starts shouting abusive language and hurtful words at you.

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adjective

inveighing; using, inclined to use, or characterized by strong verbal abuse

Origin: ME invectiff < MFr invectif < LL invectivus < L invectus, pp. of invehere: see inveigh

noun

a violent verbal attack; strong criticism, insults, curses, etc.; vituperation
an abusive term, insult, curse, etc.

Related Forms:

invectively adverb
invectiveness noun

See invective in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

Denunciatory or abusive language; vituperation.
Denunciatory or abusive expression or discourse.

adjective

Of, relating to, or characterized by denunciatory or abusive language.

Origin:

Origin: From Middle English invectif, denunciatory

Origin: , from Old French

Origin: , from Late Latin invectīvus, reproachful, abusive

Origin: , from Latin invectus

Origin: , past participle of invehī, to inveigh against; see inveigh

Related Forms:

in·vecˈtive·ly adverb

in·vecˈtive·ness noun

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