Definitions for: Invective

[n] abusive or venomous language used to express blame or censure or bitter deep-seated ill will

Webster (1913) Definition: In*vec"tive, a. [L. invectivus: cf. F. invectif. See
Inveigh.]
Characterized by invection; critical; denunciatory;
satirical; abusive; railing.

In*vec"tive, n. [F. invective.]
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.

Synonyms: vitriol, vituperation

See Also: abuse, contumely, insult, revilement, vilification

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