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Meaning of Diatribe
A bitter and sharply abusive verbal attack
Definitions
- A long and violent verbal attack against someone or something
- * A forceful and bitter verbal criticism or denunciation
Etymology of Diatribe
The word "diatribe" originates from the Greek word "diatribe", meaning "a wearing away" or "a rubbing away", which is derived from the words "dia" meaning "away" and "tribe" meaning "to rub"
Historically, the term was used in ancient Greece to describe a type of philosophical discourse or a prolonged and detailed discussion on a particular subject
Over time, the meaning of the word shifted to describe a bitter and sharply abusive verbal attack
Example Uses
- The politician launched a diatribe against his opponent's policies
- * The teacher's diatribe against the student's behavior left the class in stunned silence
- * The comedian's diatribe against social media was both funny and thought-provoking
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