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invective

Invective is strong criticism, insults and abusive or insulting language. (noun)

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

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See invective in Webster's New World College Dictionary

See invective in American Heritage Dictionary 4

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