Defn: To inveigh. [Obs.] Beau. & Fl.
INVECTED
In*vec"ted, a. Etym: [L. invectus carried in. See Inveigh.] (Her.)
Defn: Having a border or outline composed of semicircles with the convexity outward; — the opposite of engrailed.
INVECTION
In*vec"tion, n. Etym: [L. invectio. See Inveigh.]
Defn: An inveighing against; invective. [Obs.] Fulke.
INVECTIVE
In*vec"tive, a. Etym: [L. invectivus: cf. F. invectif. See Inveigh.]
Defn: Characterized by invection; critical; denunciatory; satirical; abusive; railing.
INVECTIVE
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.