[in.vec.tive] adj [ME invectif, fr. MF, fr. L invectivus, fr. invectus, pp. of invehere] (15c): of, relating to, or characterized by insult or abuse -- in.vec.tive.ly adv -- in.vec.tive.ness n
[2]invective n (1523) 1: an abusive expression or speech
2: insulting or abusive language: vituperation syn see abuse