diatribe

/'daiətraib/

Thân thiện

A professor launches into a diatribe against sloppy research.

Definition

Noun: A forceful, bitter, and often lengthy verbal or written criticism or attack against someone or something. A diatribe expresses strong disapproval, condemnation, or anger.

Examples of Usage

• The politician's speech was not a policy discussion but a lengthy diatribe against his opponents.
• She launched into a furious diatribe about the decline of modern customer service.
• The online comment section was filled with angry diatribes rather than constructive conversation.
• His article was a diatribe against the new regulations, calling them disastrous.

Advanced Usage

• "To go on/launch into a diatribe": This is a common collocation describing the act of starting such a forceful verbal attack.
  • Every time the subject is mentioned, he goes on a diatribe about his old boss.
• A diatribe is typically one-sided and does not invite debate or counter-argument. It is more about venting strong feelings than engaging in discussion.

Variants and Related Words

• Diatribist (noun): A person who writes or delivers diatribes. (This is a rare and formal word).
• Invective (noun): Insulting, abusive, or highly critical language. While similar, "invective" often focuses more on the abusive language itself, whereas a "diatribe" is the structured attack using such language.
• Tirade (noun): A long, angry speech of criticism or accusation. This is a very close synonym, often used interchangeably with "diatribe," though "tirade" can sometimes imply a more uncontrolled, ranting quality.

Synonyms

• Tirade
• Harangue
• Philippic
• Denunciation
• Broadside
• Jeremiad (specifically a long, mournful complaint or lamentation)

Antonyms

• Praise
• Compliment
• Eulogy
• Encomium
• Panegyric

Học thuật

Noun

1. thunderous verbal attack

Từ đồng nghĩa

• fulmination