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dia·tribe (dī′ə trīb′)

noun

a bitter, abusive criticism or denunciation

Etymology: Fr < L diatriba, learned discussion < Gr diatribē, a wearing away < diatribein < dia-, through + tribein, to rub, akin to L terere, to rub: see throw

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diatribe Synonyms

diatribe

n.

criticism, denunciation, tirade, harangue; see blame 1, objection 2.


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diatribe Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • write: A few years later I took my revenge by writing a diatribe against presentiments.

Adjective modifier

  • usual: I won't bother repeating his words, suffice to say they are the usual offensive diatribe.
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