invective vs abuse

invective and abuse both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
invective	Yes	No	No	No
abuse	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, abuse is a hypernym of invective; that is, abuse is a word with a broader meaning than invective:

invective: abusive or venomous language used to express blame or censure or bitter deep-seated ill will
abuse: a rude expression intended to offend or hurt

Other hypernyms of invective include contumely, insult, revilement, vilification.

invective (noun)	abuse (noun)
abusive or venomous language used to express blame or censure or bitter deep-seated ill will	improper or excessive use
	cruel or inhumane treatment
	a rude expression intended to offend or hurt

invective (verb)	abuse (verb)
	change the inherent purpose or function of something
	use wrongly or improperly or excessively
	use foul or abusive language towards
	treat badly