diatriba — meaning in English

English meaning

• diatribe noun An abusive, bitter verbal or written attack, criticism or denunciation.
• harangue noun An impassioned, disputatious public speech.
• rant verb To speak or complain loudly and at length, often in anger.
• 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

diatriba is used for these senses in English:

• harangue A tirade, harsh scolding or rant, whether spoken or written.
• rant A criticism done by ranting.
• 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.

harangue — full definition

1. noun An impassioned, disputatious public speech.
2. noun A tirade, harsh scolding or rant, whether spoken or written.

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