diatribe
a bitter, prolonged verbal attack
Word origin: From Greek diatribe, a discourse, originally a wearing away of time.
Using “diatribe” well
A diatribe is a bitter, sustained verbal attack, pairing with tirade and harangue. It implies length and hostility, distinguishing it from a brief or measured criticism.
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