ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Tirade

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /taɪˈɹeɪd/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Tirade is a noun meaning A long, angry or violent speech.

Meaning

A long, angry or violent speech.

More Meanings

  1. A section of verse concerning a single theme.
  2. To make a long, angry or violent speech, a tirade.

Example Sentences

release a tirade
come out with a tirade
a lengthy tirade against one's rivals
Long into the night had he tiraded, until finally, when Apt had refused to keep awake a moment longer, no matter what fascinating things the desert people were doing with preserving the dead […]

Word Forms

Synonyms for tirade

Depending on context, synonyms include diatribe, admonition, condemnation, dithyramb, harangue, impugnation.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include broadside, philippic, harangue, diatribe, polemic, screed.

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