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DIATRIBE Synonyms

There are 14 synonyms of the word diatribe. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word diatribe. (close relations)
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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

Best Hypernyms For DIATRIBE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for diatribe, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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denouncement denunciation

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