Meaning of the word diatribe in English

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diatribe

US /ˈdaɪ.ə.traɪb/
UK /ˈdaɪ.ə.traɪb/

Noun

a forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something

Example:
The politician launched into a furious diatribe against his opponents.
Her essay was a bitter diatribe against the injustices of society.