Diatribe

Pronunciation: /ˈdaɪ.ə.ˌtraɪb/

Definitions of diatribe

noun a forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something

Example Sentences

A1 She went on a diatribe about the terrible service at the restaurant.

A2 During the meeting, he launched into a diatribe against the new company policies.

B1 The politician's speech turned into a diatribe against the opposition party.

B2 The professor's diatribe on the importance of critical thinking left the students feeling inspired.

C1 Her diatribe on the state of the economy was both eloquent and persuasive.

C2 The author's diatribe against social injustice struck a chord with readers around the world.

Examples of diatribe in a Sentence

formal The professor went on a lengthy diatribe about the flaws in the research methodology.

informal My friend always goes off on a diatribe whenever politics is brought up.

slang I can't stand listening to his diatribe about the new video game.

figurative Her diatribe against modern technology was like a storm of criticism.

Grammatical Forms of diatribe

• past tense: diatribed
• plural: diatribes
• comparative: more diatribe
• superlative: most diatribe
• present tense: diatribes
• future tense: will diatribe
• perfect tense: have diatribed
• continuous tense: is diatribing
• singular: diatribe
• positive degree: diatribe
• infinitive: to diatribe
• gerund: diatribing
• participle: diatribing

Origin and Evolution of diatribe

First Known Use: 1581 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'diatribe' originates from the Greek word 'diatribē', which means 'wasting away' or 'rubbing away'. It was originally used in reference to a lengthy, bitter speech or piece of writing.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'diatribe' has come to be used more broadly to describe any prolonged and aggressive criticism or rant, often with a connotation of being overly harsh or unfair.