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diatribe

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of diatribe

a long angry speech or scolding

He was forced to sit through a long diatribe after he came home late once too often.

Synonyms of diatribe

harangue, jeremiad, philippic, rant, tirade

Words Related to diatribe

assault, attack, broadside, invective, lambasting, lashing, tongue-lashing, vituperation

berating, chewing out, rebuke, reprimand, reproach, reproof

abuse, castigation, censure, condemnation, denunciation

excoriation, execration, revilement

admonishment, admonition, lecture, sermon

Near Antonyms of diatribe

encomium, eulogy, panegyric, rhapsody, tribute

acclaim, acclamation, accolade, citation, homage, honor, praise

approval, blessing, commendation, endorsement (also indorsement), sanction

ovation, plaudit, rave

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