1. (n.) An expression which rails against a person; abusive language; a severe 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.

2. (a.) Characterized by invection; critical; denunciatory; satirical; abusive; railing.

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