Associations to the word «Invective»

Wiktionary

INVECTIVE, noun. An expression which inveighs or rails against a person.
INVECTIVE, noun. A severe or violent censure or reproach.
INVECTIVE, noun. Something spoken or written, intended to cast opprobrium, censure, or reproach on another.
INVECTIVE, noun. A harsh or reproachful accusation.
INVECTIVE, adjective. Characterized by invection or railing.

Dictionary definition

INVECTIVE, noun. Abusive or venomous language used to express blame or censure or bitter deep-seated ill will.

Wise words

We cannot always control our thoughts, but we can control our words, and repetition impresses the subconscious, and we are then master of the situation.
Florence Scovel Shinn