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Definition of
diatribe noun
from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
diatribe
noun
noun
NAmE
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ˈdaɪəˌtraɪb
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diatribe
(against somebody/something)
(
formal
)
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a long and angry speech or piece of writing attacking and criticizing someone or something
He launched a bitter diatribe against the younger generation.
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diatribe
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