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in·vec·tive I0213500 (ĭn-vĕk′tĭv)n.1. Denunciatory or abusive language; vituperation: an orator known for his abundant use of invective.2. A denunciatory or abusive expression or discourse: shouted invectives at the umpire. [From Middle English invectif, denunciatory, from Old French, from Late Latin invectīvus, reproachful, abusive, from Latin invectus, past participle of invehī, to inveigh against; see inveigh.] in·vec′tive adj.in·vec′tive·ly adv.in·vec′tive·ness n.EncyclopediaSeeInvectiveThesaurusSeeinvective |