diatribe — a forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdaɪəˌtraɪb/
Korean meaning: 격렬하고 신랄한 비난, 맹공격적인 비판
Korean pronunciation: 다**이**어트라이브
Example Sentences
- The food critic's diatribe against the restaurant was so harsh that it went viral on social media.
- My mother's diatribe about my messy room lasted for twenty minutes and included references to three different natural disasters.
- The professor's diatribe against plagiarism made every student in the class check their citations twice.
diatribe
NOUN//ˈdaɪəˌtraɪb//
a forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something
a red-faced man leans forward aggressively at the microphone, pointing his finger accusingly while his mouth is wide open in mid-shout. His other hand grips the podium tightly as he delivers his harsh words with visible anger. The force of his bitter verbal assault creates a wave of tension that ripples through the room. His target, a nervous official sitting nearby, shrinks back defensively with worried expressions. Other audience members react with shock and discomfort to the aggressive nature of his attack. Some cover their ears while others lean away from the intensity. a forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone
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Origin
From Greek 'diatribē', originally meaning 'a way of spending time' or 'discourse'. In ancient Greece, it referred to philosophical discussions and lectures, but over time evolved to mean a harsh, bitter verbal attack.
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“The food critic's diatribe against the restaurant was so harsh that it went viral on social media.”
“My mother's diatribe about my messy room lasted for twenty minutes and included references to three different natural disasters.”
“The professor's diatribe against plagiarism made every student in the class check their citations twice.”
“His angry diatribe about pineapple on pizza lasted so long that the pizza got cold.”
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