diatribe
English
/ˈdaɪ.əˌtɹaɪb/
noun
Definitions
- An abusive, bitter, attack or criticism: denunciation.
- A prolonged discourse.
- A speech or writing which bitterly denounces something.
Etymology
Borrowed from French diatribe derived from Latin diatriba (learned discussion discourse) derived from Ancient Greek διατριβή (lecture, way of spending time, study).
Origin
Ancient Greek
διατριβή
Gloss
lecture, way of spending time, study
Concept
Semantic Field
Cognition
Ontological Category
Action/Process
Kanji
講