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Dictionary definition and meaning for invective

INVECTIVE

  • (noun) abusive or venomous language used to express blame or censure or bitter deep-seated ill will

    synonyms : vitriol , vituperation

WordNet® 3.0, © 2006 by Princeton University.

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  • (Tag: ) divide it like..invi+ctive..invi(sounds like envy)+active...well an active envy..who doesnt want to see you sucessful...such a person wil try all ways to bring you down..hence he will use abusive and venomous langauge..to express his ill will for you

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  • (Tag: ) ENVY + ACTIVE or Active jealousy can cause you to ABUSE the other person.

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  • (Tag: ) INVECTIVE(abusive) --> INjECTIVE(causing pain) --> INVECTIVE is INjECTIVE

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  • (Tag: ) basically derived from invectus...means to attack with words....

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