INVECTIVE

a. n.

2 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)


1.
a.

Characterized by invection; critical; denunciatory; satirical; abusive; railing.

2.
n.

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.


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