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invective

n.
US //ˌɪnˈvɛktɪv// UK //ɪnvˈɛktɪv// in·vec·tive
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From Middle French invective, from Medieval Latin invectiva (“abusive speech”), from Latin invectīvus, from invectus, perfect passive participle of invehō (“bring in”), from in- + vehō (“carry”). See vehicle, and compare with inveigh.

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