单词 | invective |
释义 | in·vec·tive (ĭn-vĕktĭv) n. 1. Denunciatory or abusive language; vituperation: an orator known for his abundant use of invective. 2. A denunciatory or abusive expression or discourse: shouted invectives at the umpire. [From Middle English invectif, denunciatory, from Old French, from Late Latin invectīvus, reproachful, abusive, from Latin invectus, past participle of invehī, to inveigh against; see INVEIGH.] in·vective adj. in·vective·ly adv. in·vective·ness n. |
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