Noun
diatribe
IPA /ˈdaɪətraɪb/
A lengthy, angry speech or piece of writing that attacks someone or something.
See example sentence: diatribe
What began as a restaurant review turned into a diatribe against modern cooking.
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Noun
Invective
IPA /ɪnˈvɛktɪv/
Very harsh, insulting language used to attack or criticise someone, especially when the speaker or writer is angry.
See example sentence: Invective
The politician’s speech was filled with invective aimed at his opponents.
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