diatribe
nounHow many syllables in diatribe?
There are 3 syllables in the word diatribe.How to pronounce diatribe:
Definition of diatribe:
- diatribe (noun):
- a bitter critical attack
- thunderous verbal attack.
- a bitter and abusive speech or piece of writing
Synonyms for diatribe:
abuse
assault
attack
condemnation
criticism
denouncement
denunciation
fulmination
harangue
invective
jeremiad
lecture
philippic
rant
reprimand
reviling
sermon
stream of abuse
stricture
tirade
verbal onslaught
vituperation
Antonyms for diatribe:
absolution
acquittal
approval
calm
commendation
compliment
endorsement
exculpation
exoneration
flattery
freeing
harmony
health
peace
praise
quiet
ratification
recommendation
retreat
sanction
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