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(; 277), n.[L. diatriba a learned discussion, Gr. , prop., a wearing away of time, fr. to rub away, spend time; dia° through + to rub: cf. L. terere, F. trite: cf. F. diatribe.] A prolonged or exhaustive discussion; especially, an acrimonious or invective harangue; a strain of abusive or railing language; a philippic. The ephemeral diatribe of a faction. John Morley. スポンサード リンク
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