invective

/ɪnˈvɛktɪv/
noun
  1. Strong, harsh, or insulting language used to criticize or attack someone.
    • The coach's invective after the loss left the players feeling demoralized.
    • Instead of reasoned debate, the argument quickly turned into angry invective.
    • The politician's speech was full of invective against his opponents.
adjective
  1. Expressing or using strong, harsh criticism or insults.
    • The article was filled with invective language aimed at the company's leadership.
    • His invective remarks during the meeting offended several coworkers.
    • She regretted her invective tone as soon as she hung up the phone.
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