Diatribe
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈdaɪ.əˌtɹaɪb/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Diatribe is a noun meaning An abusive, bitter verbal or written attack, criticism or denunciation.
Meaning
An abusive, bitter verbal or written attack, criticism or denunciation.
More Meanings
- A prolonged discourse; a long-winded speech.
Example Sentences
to throw a diatribe
The senator was prone to diatribes which could go on for more than an hour.
You know, it’s all this racial diatribe, and very strong language, screaming at the top of his lungs into the telephone.
Lest this [be] read as a diatribe against DfT, I have some sympathy with it. That's because whenever there's a problem with the railway, the industry's solution is to ask DfT for billions of pounds.
Word Forms
- diatribes
Synonyms for diatribe
Depending on context, synonyms include admonition, condemnation, dithyramb, harangue, impugnation, j'accuse.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include fulmination, tirade, dispute, polemic, criticism, argument.
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