Meaning & use
diatribe
A long, angry speech or piece of writing that harshly criticizes someone or something.
See it in a sentence
The senator launched into a diatribe against the proposed tax increases.
Rather than offer feedback, the editor sent back a diatribe about the article's flaws.
A note on using this word
A diatribe is bitter and one-sided, usually much longer and angrier than a mere complaint or criticism.
Words with a similar meaning
tiraderantharangue
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