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Meaning of diatribes
A bitter and sharply abusive speech or piece of writing
Etymology of diatribes
The word "diatribe" originates from the Greek word "diatribe", meaning "a wearing away" or "a rubbing away", which is derived from "diatribein", meaning "to wear away" or "to rub away"
Historically, the term was used in ancient Greece to describe a type of philosophical discourse or a prolonged and bitter verbal attack
Synonyms
tirades
lectures
harangues
rants
speeches
orations
discourses
sermons
homilies
diatribes
condemnations
denunciations
criticisms
censures
reproaches
reprimands
admonitions
rebukes
reproofs
castigations
upbraidings
scoldings
chastisements
admonishments
exhortations
fulminations
philippics
broadsides
attacks
onslaughts
invectives
vitriols
polemics
Definitions
- A long and violent verbal attack against someone or something
- * A forceful and bitter criticism or condemnation
Usage Examples
- The politician launched into a diatribe against the opposition party's policies
- * The teacher's diatribe against the students' behavior left them feeling chastised and embarrassed
- * The editorial was a diatribe against the government's handling of the economy
Antonyms
praises
compliments
accolades
approvals
endorsements
recommendations
commendations
tributes
eulogies
panegyrics
encomiums
lauds
plaudits
kudos
applause
cheers
acclamations
ovations
tributes
celebrations
festivities
commemorations
testimonials