Abusive, reproachful, or venomous language used to express blame or censure

A louche man approaches  a well-dressed man who has looked at hs girlfriend and asks him "What do you want, clown?". Coloured lithograph by E.J. Pigal. 1822.

The garden of Priapus : sexuality and aggression in Roman humor / Amy Richlin.

Rape culture and street harassment / Slutwalk Chicago.

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Invective

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The garden of Priapus : sexuality and aggression in Roman humor / Amy Richlin.

Rape culture and street harassment / Slutwalk Chicago.

A louche man approaches a well-dressed man who has looked at hs girlfriend and asks him "What do you want, clown?". Coloured lithograph by E.J. Pigal. 1822.