tirade

[taɪˈreɪd]

tirade Definition

a long, angry speech criticizing someone or something.

Using tirade: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "tirade" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The coach gave the team a tirade after their poor performance.

  • Example

    He launched into a tirade against the government's policies.

  • Example

    She went on a tirade about how unfair the system was.

tirade Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with tirade

  • an emotional and uncontrolled outburst of criticism

    Example

    Her hysterical tirade against her ex-boyfriend was caught on camera.

  • a long and aggressive verbal attack

    Example

    The politician faced a tirade of abuse from the protesters.

  • a bitter and abusive speech

    Example

    The journalist launched a vitriolic tirade against the celebrity on social media.

Origins of tirade

from French 'tirade', meaning 'long speech'

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Summary: tirade in Brief

'Tirade' [taɪˈreɪd] is a noun that refers to a long, angry speech criticizing someone or something. It is often used to describe a verbal attack or outburst of criticism, as in 'The coach gave the team a tirade after their poor performance.' 'Tirade' can be intensified with phrases like 'hysterical tirade' or 'vitriolic tirade,' both indicating extreme emotion.