Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
diatribe
noun
/ˈdaɪ.ə.traɪb/
Definition
A bitter and abusive criticism or attack.
Examples
- The politician’s speech was filled with diatribes against his opponents.
- She wrote a diatribe in the newspaper condemning the new policy.
- His online diatribe stirred up quite a controversy.
Meaning
A diatribe is a strong verbal or written expression of criticism or accusation, often harsh and persistent.
Synonyms
- tirade
- rant
- invective
- harangue
- philippic
