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invective

n. திட்டு, வரைமாரி, வசைத்தாக்குதலான சொற்பொழிவு, வன்சொல், சுடுசொல்.


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In*vec"tive, a. Etym: [L. invectivus: cf. F. invectif. See Inveigh.] Defn: Characterized by invection; critical; denunciatory; satirical; abusive; railing. In*vec"tive, n. Etym: [F. invective.] Defn: An expression which inveighs or rails against a person; a severe or violent 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. The world will be able to judge of his [Junius'] motives for writing such famous invectives. Sir W. Draper. Syn. -- Abuse; censure; reproach; satire; sarcasm; railing; diatribe. See Abuse.


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