Invective Definition
Something spoken or written, intended to cast opprobrium, censure, or reproach on another.
A harsh or reproachful accusation.
Characterized by invection or railing.
Other Word Forms of Invective
Noun
Origin of Invective
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From Middle French invective, from Medieval Latin invectiva (“abusive speech”), from Latin invectīvus, from invectus, perfect passive participle of invehō (“bring in”), from in + vehō (“carry”). See vehicle, and compare with inveigh.
From Wiktionary
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From Middle English invectif denunciatory from Old French from Late Latin invectīvus reproachful, abusive from Latin invectus past participle of invehī to inveigh against inveigh
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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