DIATRIBE
fulmination, diatribe
(noun) thunderous verbal attack
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
diatribe (plural diatribes)
An abusive, bitter, attack or criticism: denunciation.
A prolonged discourse.
A speech or writing which bitterly denounces something.
Synonyms
• See also diatribe
Source: Wiktionary
Di"a*tribe, n. Etym: [L. diatriba a learned discussion, Gr. terere, F. trite: cf. F. diatribe.]
Definition: A prolonged or exhaustive discussion; especially, an acrimonious or invective harangue; a strain of abusive or railing language; a philippic. The ephemeral diatribe of a faction. John Morley.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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