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invective (n.)
1523, from a M.E. adj. (1430), "characterized by denunciatory language," from L.L.
invectivus
"abusive," from L.
invectus,
pp. of
invehi
"to attack with words" (see
inveigh
). For nuances of usage, see
humor
.
