Invective

n. [Fr. invective, L. Lat. & Sp. invectiva, It. invettiva, from Lat. invectivus. See infra.] An expression which inveighs or rails against a person; a severe or violent utterance of censure or reproach; something uttered or written, intended to cast opprobrium, censure, or reproach on another; a harsh or reproachful accusation;—followed by against.

Synonyms—Abuse; censure; reproach. See ABUSE.

a. [Lat. invectivus, from invehere; Fr. invectif, It. invettivo. See INVEIGH.] Satirical; abusive; railing.