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单词 invective
释义 in·vec·tive
I. \ə̇nˈvektiv, -tēv also -təv\ adjective
Etymology: Middle English invectiff, from Middle French invectif, from Late Latin invectivus, from Latin invectus (past participle of invehere) + -ivus -ive
: of, relating to, or characterized by insult or abuse : denunciatory
 < a sharp corrective message, suitably invective — Edith G. Blanchard >
II. noun
(-s)
1. : an abusive expression or diatribe : a vehement verbal attack
 < replied with invectives fierce and scurrilous — J.A.Froude >
 < thundering invective against sin — Ernest Beaglehole >
2. : critical or insulting language : violent abuse : vituperation
 < as his anger mounted, ridicule and invective poured from his mouth searing and burning all that they touched — D.L.Cohn >
Synonyms: see abuse
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