diatriba — meaning in English

English meaning

• altercation noun A noisy or angry argument, often in public.
• diatribe noun A harsh, angry speech or piece of writing that strongly criticises someone or something.
• quarrel noun An angry argument or dispute, especially between people who know each other.
• squabble noun A minor, petty argument.

Senses

diatriba is used for these senses in English:

• diatribe An abusive, bitter verbal or written attack, criticism or denunciation.
• diatribe A prolonged discourse; a long-winded speech.
• quarrel (countable) A dispute or heated argument (especially one that is verbal).
• squabble A minor fight or argument.

diatribe — full definition

1. noun A harsh, angry speech or piece of writing that strongly criticises someone or something.
2. noun A very long speech or piece of writing that goes on for a while.

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