Synonyms of diatribe
13 similar words
Another word for diatribe is j'accuse. Other synonyms of diatribe are tirade, screed, harangue, jeremiad and philippic.
Synonyms and similar words for diatribe
nounMore synonyms
- admonitionA rebuke by an authority that one has erred and should not persist in one's actions.
- condemnation
- dithyrambAn impassioned speech; a rant.
- harangueA tirade, harsh scolding or rant, whether spoken or written.
- impugnation
- j'accuseAn accusation, especially one made publicly.
- jeremiadA long speech or prose work that bitterly laments the state of society and its morals, and often contains a prophecy of...
- philippicAny tirade or declamation full of bitter condemnation.
- polemic
- rant
- screedA speech or piece of writing which contains angry and extended criticism.
- slanging matchA row; an argument in which names are called.
- tiradeA long, angry or violent speech.
Meaning of diatribe
- noun An abusive, bitter verbal or written attack, criticism or denunciation.
- noun A prolonged discourse; a long-winded speech.
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