invectiva

Definitions of invectiva
  1. noun
    abusive or venomous language used to express blame or censure or bitter deep-seated ill will
    synonyms: improperio, vituperación, vituperio
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    type of:
    contumelia, vituperio
    a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
  2. noun
    thunderous verbal attack
    synonyms: diatriba, fulminación
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    type of:
    condena, delación, denuncia, denunciación
    a public act of denouncing
  3. noun
    a speech of violent denunciation
    synonyms: diatriba, filípica
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    type of:
    condena, delación, denuncia, denunciación
    a public act of denouncing
    declamación
    vehement oratory
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