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Invective


n.

An expression which inveighs or rails against a person; a severe or violent censure or reproach; something uttered or written, intended to cast opprobrium, censure, or reproach on another; a harsh or reproachful accusation; -- followed by against , having reference to the person or thing affected; as, an invective against tyranny .


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