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Definition of: invective
(in·vek′tiv) noun
Railing accusation; vituperation; abuse.
—adjective Using or characterized by vituperation or abuse. [<OF invectif <LL invectivus <L invectus, pp. of invehere. See INVEIGH.]
—in·vec′tive·ly adverb
—in·vec′tive·ness noun
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