diatribe — meaning in English

English meaning

• diatribe noun An abusive, bitter verbal or written attack, criticism or denunciation.
• screed noun A piece of writing (such as an article, letter, or list) or a speech, especially if long.
• tirade noun A long, angry or violent speech.

Senses

diatribe is used for these senses in English:

• screed (by extension) A speech or piece of writing which contains angry and extended criticism. [from late 18th c.]
• tirade A long, angry or violent speech.

diatribe — full definition

1. noun An abusive, bitter verbal or written attack, criticism or denunciation.
2. noun A prolonged discourse; a long-winded speech.

screed — full definition

1. noun A piece of writing (such as an article, letter, or list) or a speech, especially if long.
2. noun A speech or piece of writing which contains angry and extended criticism.
3. noun Chiefly in the plural form screeds: a large quantity.
4. noun Senses relating to building construction and masonry.

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