DIATRIBE


Meaning of DIATRIBE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈdī-ə-ˌtrīb ]

noun

Etymology: Latin diatriba, from Greek diatribē pastime, discourse, from diatribein to spend (time), wear away, from dia- + tribein to rub — more at throw

Date: 1581

1. archaic : a prolonged discourse

2. : a bitter and abusive speech or writing

3. : ironic or satirical criticism

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