Invective

"Invective" in Latin

contumēlia

(something spoken or written, intended to cast shame, disgrace, censure, or reproach on another)

convīcium

(something spoken or written, intended to cast shame, disgrace, censure, or reproach on another)

maledictum

(something spoken or written, intended to cast shame, disgrace, censure, or reproach on another)

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