Definition of Invecteve
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.
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
- An expression which inveighs or rails against a person
- a severe or violent censure or reproach
- something spoken or written, intended to cast opprobrium, censure, or reproach on another
- a harsh or reproachful accusation
- Politics can raise invective to a low art.
- Characterized by invection or railing.
- That speech was more invective than the last one.
- The Nuttall Encyclopedia
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