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3 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Invective \In*vec"tive\, a. [L. invectivus: cf F. invectif See {Inveigh}.] Characterized by invection; critical; denunciatory; satirical; abusive; railing. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Invective \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}. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: invective n : the expression of bitter deep-seated ill will rancor [syn: {vituperation}, {vitriol}]
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