diatribe
Meaning: A forceful and bitter verbal or written attack against someone or something; a prolonged, angry speech or piece of criticism.
Diatribe implies sustained hostility and passion rather than measured critique. It is almost always used pejoratively to describe an attack that is excessive, intemperate, or unfair. Common collocations include 'launch a diatribe,' 'deliver a diatribe,' and 'diatribe against.' Journalists frequently use the word to characterise political speeches, social media posts, or opinion columns that cross the line from criticism into rage.
Examples
- The backbencher launched a blistering diatribe against the party leadership during the debate. 那位后座议员在辩论中对党的领导层发起了猛烈的抨击。El diputado de a pie lanzó una diatriba feroz contra la cúpula del partido durante el debate.その一般議員は討論中、党指導部に対して激烈な非難を浴びせた。그 평의원은 토론 중 당 지도부에 대해 맹렬한 비난을 퍼부었다.
- What began as a measured review descended into a personal diatribe against the author. 原本一篇有分寸的评论沦为了对作者个人的长篇抨击。Lo que comenzó como una reseña mesurada degeneró en una diatriba personal contra el autor.冷静な書評として始まったものが、著者に対する個人攻撃の長広舌に堕してしまった。차분한 서평으로 시작된 것이 저자에 대한 인신공격성 장광설로 전락해 버렸다.
- Her social media diatribe against the proposed reforms attracted thousands of angry responses. 她在社交媒体上对拟议改革的激烈抨击引来了数千条愤怒的回复。Su diatriba en las redes sociales contra las reformas propuestas atrajo miles de respuestas airadas.提案された改革に対する彼女のSNS上の激しい非難は、何千もの怒りの反応を招いた。제안된 개혁에 대한 그녀의 SNS 상 격렬한 비난은 수천 건의 분노한 반응을 불러일으켰다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: journalism, political, literary
Tone: critical
Origin & History
From Greek diatribe (a spending of time, a discourse), from diatribein (to wear away, to spend time), from dia- (through) + tribein (to rub). Originally neutral in Greek, it acquired its hostile sense in English by the 19th century.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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