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Fatimah0786 Posted 12 years ago
Vocabulary

Difference between a 'diatribe' and a 'harangue'

What is the difference between a 'diatribe' and a 'harangue'?
I found the meanings here and got confused:
http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/harangue
http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/diatribe

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Both are forms of public speaking (although a harangue can also be person-to-person). However, to boil it down: A diatribe is speech that attacks. It is full of bitter emotion.

— Doctor D

  • Both are forms of public speaking (although a harangue can also be person-to-person).
  • However, to boil it down: A diatribe is speech that attacks.
  • It is full of bitter emotion.
  • It wants to demolish a person, a group, or an idea.
  • A harangue is speech that scolds.
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Both are forms of public speaking (although a harangue can also be person-to-person). However, to boil it down:
A diatribe is speech that attacks. It is full of bitter emotion. It wants to demolish a person, a group, or an idea.
A harangue is speech that scolds. It is full of exaggerated language. It wants to change the behavior of someone.

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