INVECTIVE

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (noun) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Abusive or venomous language used to express blame or censure or bitter deep-seated ill will

Synonyms:

invective; vitriol; vituperation

Classified under:

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents

Hypernyms ("invective" is a kind of...):

abuse; contumely; insult; revilement; vilification (a rude expression intended to offend or hurt)

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