Invective
Pronunciation : In*vec"tive
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [L. invectivus: cf. F. invectif. See Inveigh.]
Definition : Defn: Characterized by invection; critical; denunciatory; satirical; abusive; railing.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : In*vec"tive
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [F. invective.]
Definition : Defn: 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. The world will be able to judge of his [Junius'] motives for writing such famous invectives. Sir W. Draper.
Syn. -- Abuse; censure; reproach; satire; sarcasm; railing; diatribe. See Abuse.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913