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invective

in·vec·tive [ in véktiv ]


noun 
Definition:
 
abusive language: abusive or violent language used to attack, blame, or denounce somebody



adjective 
Definition:
 
using abuse: using abusive language

[15th century. Directly or via French< late Latin invectivus "abusive" < Latin invehere "carry in" < vehere "carry"]
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