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INVEC'TIVE, n. [L. inveho. See Inveigh.] A railing speech or expression; something uttered or written, intended to cast opprobrium, censure or reproach on another; a harsh or reproachful accusation. It differs from reproof, as the latter may come from a friend and be intended to the good of the person reproved; but invective proceeds from an enemy, and is intended to give pain or to injure.
INVEC'TIVE, a. Satirical; abusive; railing.
Characterized by invection; critical; denunciatory; satirical;
abusive; railing.
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. | ||||||||