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invective (noun, adjective):
noun
1 : insulting or abusive language
2 : an abusive expression or speech
adjective
: of, relating to, or characterized by insult or abuse
Source : Merriam -Webster
Etymology :Invective originated in the 15th century as an adjective meaning “of, relating to, or characterized by insult or abuse,” but by the early 16th century, it was functioning as a noun referring to a harsh verbal attack, and within a few decades, to abusive language as a whole. Invective is similar to verbal abuse, but in addition to being a more formal term than abuse, invective tends to suggest not only anger and vehemence but also rhetorical skill. It sometimes also implies public denunciation, as in “blistering political invective.”
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