Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary · 1913

Invective

Invective , adjective

[Latin invectivus: compare French invectif. See Inveigh.]

Characterized by invection; critical; denunciatory; satirical; abusive; railing.

Invective , noun

[French 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 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