diatribe
[ dahy-uh-trahyb ] Show IPA
noun
a bitter, sharply abusive denunciation, attack, or criticism
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First used in English between 1575–85.
From the Greek diatrib;, “pastime, study, discourse;” derivative of diatr;bein, literally “thoroughly rub or wear away (time).”
The connection between the meaning of the Greek roots to the present-day definition is that a diatribe is so angry, long, and often full of “hot air” that it leaves listeners exhausted and thinking, “What a waste of time…”
EXAMPLES OF DIATRIBE
The film critic’s review was more of a diatribe than an analysis, focusing on everything she disliked about the movie.
During the debate, he launched into a diatribe against the new policies, highlighting their flaws in an aggressive manner.
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