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invective

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  1. abuse                 
 
1. in.vec.tive \in-'vek-tiv\ aj [ME invectif, fr. MF, fr. L invectivus, fr. 
   invectus, pp. of]invehere : of, relating to, or characterized by insult or 
   abuse : DENUNCIATOR Y - in.vec.tive.ly av
2. invective n 1: an abusive expression or speech  2: insulting or abusive 
   language : VITUPERATION