diatriba

El columnista publicó una diatriba contra el alcalde.
The columnist published a tirade against the mayor.
El ensayo termina con una diatriba contra la censura.
The essay ends with a denunciation of censorship.
Su discurso se convirtió en una larga diatriba.
His speech became a long tirade.
La autora respondió a la diatriba con datos.
The author answered the attack with evidence.
Nadie esperaba aquella diatriba en la reunión.
No one expected that tirade at the meeting.

Similar words

filípica

ataque

libelo

invectiva

El columnista publicó una diatriba contra el alcalde.
The columnist published a tirade against the mayor.
Su discurso se convirtió en una larga diatriba.
His speech became a long tirade.
La autora respondió a la diatriba con datos.
The author answered the attack with evidence.
Nadie esperaba aquella diatriba en la reunión.
No one expected that tirade at the meeting.
El ensayo termina con una diatriba contra la censura.
The essay ends with a denunciation of censorship.

invectiva

filípica

libelo

ataque

Through French diatribe from Greek diatribē, “debate” or “discussion”.

What is a diatriba?

A harsh speech or text attacking someone or something.

Can it be written?

Yes, both speeches and written texts can be diatribas.

Is it neutral criticism?

No. The word points to a bitter, forceful attack.

Is diatriba feminine?

Yes: la diatriba.

Where does the word come from?

Through French from a Greek word for debate.

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