a. [ L. invectivus: cf. F. invectif. See Inveigh. ] Characterized by invection; critical; denunciatory; satirical; abusive; railing. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ F. invective. ] 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
The world will be able to judge of his [ Junius' ] motives for writing such famous invectives. Sir W. Draper.
adv. In an invective manner. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]