Invective /(?)/

In·vec·tive

Invective

a.
  1. Characterized by invection; critical; denunciatory; satirical; abusive; railing.

Invective

n.
  1. An expression which inveighs or rails against a person; a severe or violent censure or reproach; something uttered or written, intended to cast opprobrium, censure, or reproach on another; a harsh or reproachful accusation; -- followed by against, having reference to the person or thing affected; as, an invective against tyranny.
    The world will be able to judge of his [Junius'] motives for writing such famous invectives.
    — Sir W. Draper.