VCR #10 Presentation
By Sasha Rogelberg
After I wore my brother's hat, he launched a hormonal __________________ about how I stole his things and how I am a greedy and selfish person.
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diatribe (noun)
an abusive criticism or attack.
(Greek) dia "through"
tribein "to rub" "to wear out"
(Greek) dia "through"
tribein "to rub" "to wear out"
Synonyms
denunciation
censure
condemnation
criticism
censure
condemnation
criticism
Antonyms
compliment
praise
kudos
praise
kudos
Choose the sentence in which diatribe is used incorrectly:
A) On season 4 of America's Next Top Model, Tyra Banks gives her iconic diatribe to an eliminated model: "I have never in my life yelled at a girl like this...I was rooting for you; we were all rooting for you! How dare you!"
B) Malcolm X was famous for his passionate diatribes on the aggressive actions black Americans should take in order to gain their rights.
C) After the dog projectile vomitted all over the floor, his owner game him a diatribe and threatened to take him to the pound.
D) Testosterone-fuelled men who watch sports often shout diatribes at their television after a player does something wrong, but alas, the players cannot hear.
B) Malcolm X was famous for his passionate diatribes on the aggressive actions black Americans should take in order to gain their rights.
C) After the dog projectile vomitted all over the floor, his owner game him a diatribe and threatened to take him to the pound.
D) Testosterone-fuelled men who watch sports often shout diatribes at their television after a player does something wrong, but alas, the players cannot hear.