DIATRIBE Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the word diatribe. (close relations)
Definition of DIATRIBE
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Best Alternative Words for DIATRIBE
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abuse | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • cruel or inhumane treatment • a rude expression intended to offend or hurt • improper or excessive use verb • treat badly • change the inherent purpose or function of something • use foul or abusive language towards • use wrongly or improperly or excessively | ||||||||
castigation | nounn | |||||||
noun • a severe scolding • verbal punishment | ||||||||
condemnation | nounn | |||||||
noun • an expression of strong disapproval; pronouncing as wrong or morally culpable • (law) the act of condemning (as land forfeited for public use) or judging to be unfit for use (as a food product or an unsafe building) • an appeal to some supernatural power to inflict evil on someone or some group • the condition of being strongly disapproved of • (criminal law) a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed | ||||||||
criticism | nounn | |||||||
noun • disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings • a serious examination and judgment of something • a written evaluation of a work of literature | ||||||||
denunciation | nounn | |||||||
noun • a public act of denouncing | ||||||||
harangue | verbv | |||||||
noun • a loud bombastic declamation expressed with strong emotion verb • deliver a harangue to; address forcefully | ||||||||
invective | nounn | |||||||
noun • abusive or venomous language used to express blame or censure or bitter deep-seated ill will | ||||||||
philippic | nounn | |||||||
noun • a speech of violent denunciation | ||||||||
polemic | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a writer who argues in opposition to others (especially in theology) • a controversy (especially over a belief or dogma) adjective satellite • of or involving dispute or controversy | ||||||||
rant | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a loud bombastic declamation expressed with strong emotion • pompous or pretentious talk or writing verb • talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner | ||||||||
screed | nounn | |||||||
noun • a long monotonous harangue • a long piece of writing • an accurately levelled strip of material placed on a wall or floor as guide for the even application of plaster or concrete | ||||||||
tirade | nounn | |||||||
noun • a speech of violent denunciation | ||||||||
vituperation | nounn | |||||||
noun • abusive or venomous language used to express blame or censure or bitter deep-seated ill will | ||||||||
fulmination | nounn | |||||||
noun • thunderous verbal attack • the act of exploding with noise and violence |