Invective

Invective (from Middle English invectif, or Old French and Late Latin invectus) is abusive, or insulting language used to express blame or censure; or, a form of rude expression or discourse intended to offend or hurt;^[1][2][3] vituperation, or deeply seated ill will, vitriol.^{[clarification needed]} The Latin adjective invectivus means 'scolding.'^{[citation needed]}