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    invective
    /ɪnˈvɛktɪv/

    noun

    • 1. insulting, abusive, or highly critical language: "he let out a stream of invective"

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  2. INVECTIVE definition: 1. criticism that is very forceful, unkind, and often rude: 2. criticism that is very forceful…. Learn more.

  3. The meaning of INVECTIVE is insulting or abusive language : vituperation. How to use invective in a sentence. Did you know? Synonym Discussion of Invective.

  4. Invective is harsh, abusive language, like "you dirty rotten scoundrel." I'm sure you can think of harsher and more obscene examples, but we won't get into them here. Invective comes from the Latin for "abusive." It kind of sounds like a harsh word, actually, with those sharp, dagger-like V's.

  5. Invective definition: vehement or violent denunciation, censure, or reproach.. See examples of INVECTIVE used in a sentence.

  6. 1. vehement accusation or denunciation, esp of a bitterly abusive or sarcastic kind. adjective. 2. characterized by or using abusive language, bitter sarcasm, etc. Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers. Derived forms. invectively (inˈvectively) adverb. invectiveness (inˈvectiveness) noun. Word origin.

  7. INVECTIVE meaning: 1. criticism that is very forceful, unkind, and often rude: 2. criticism that is very forceful…. Learn more.

  8. Definition of invective noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.