tirade
noun
ti·rade ˈtī-ˌrād 
also ti-ˈrād
: a protracted speech usually marked by intemperate, vituperative, or harshly censorious language
Synonyms
- diatribe
- harangue
- jeremiad
- philippic
- rant
See all Synonyms & Antonyms 
Example Sentences
He went into a tirade about the failures of the government. The coach directed a tirade at the team after the loss.
Recent Examples on the Web Kid Rock, Swift and Styles have yet to respond to Adams’ social media tirade. 
Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 30 Aug. 2022 The former president's latest tirade comes after the DOJ filed a motion to block the release of the affidavit used to search the Florida mansion. Andrea Vacchiano, Fox News, 16 Aug. 2022 After both home runs in Chicago, Naylor fired his batting helmet into the dugout and unleashed a verbal tirade that was equal parts electric and explicit. Joe Noga, cleveland, 11 Aug. 2022 After getting his feedback, Lapidus stirred up the crowd with a rousing tirade. Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 10 Aug. 2022 The accusations came following a wide-ranging tirade by the former CEO who once blamed poor sales on NFL players kneeling during the National [hotlink]Anthem,[/hotlink] and resigned after using the N-word on a conference call. Chris Morris, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2022 To be clear, this isn’t a tirade against oversaturation. Wired, 9 July 2022 The three individuals removed approximately $10 from the cash register before unleashing a tirade on the employees, according to a statement from the NYPD. Rachel Paik, Fox News, 8 July 2022 Looking at Joseph, Louis is reminded of his late son, but that doesn’t stop him from unleashing a tirade at his nephew, in a public setting. Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 May 2022 See More
Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 30 Aug. 2022 The former president's latest tirade comes after the DOJ filed a motion to block the release of the affidavit used to search the Florida mansion. Andrea Vacchiano, Fox News, 16 Aug. 2022 After both home runs in Chicago, Naylor fired his batting helmet into the dugout and unleashed a verbal tirade that was equal parts electric and explicit. Joe Noga, cleveland, 11 Aug. 2022 After getting his feedback, Lapidus stirred up the crowd with a rousing tirade. Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 10 Aug. 2022 The accusations came following a wide-ranging tirade by the former CEO who once blamed poor sales on NFL players kneeling during the National [hotlink]Anthem,[/hotlink] and resigned after using the N-word on a conference call. Chris Morris, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2022 To be clear, this isn’t a tirade against oversaturation. Wired, 9 July 2022 The three individuals removed approximately $10 from the cash register before unleashing a tirade on the employees, according to a statement from the NYPD. Rachel Paik, Fox News, 8 July 2022 Looking at Joseph, Louis is reminded of his late son, but that doesn’t stop him from unleashing a tirade at his nephew, in a public setting. Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 May 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
French, shot, tirade, from Middle French, from Old Italian tirata, from tirare to draw, shoot
First Known Use
1802, in the meaning defined above
tirade
noun
as in diatribe
a long angry speech or scolding after the inspection by the health department, we had to listen to the manager's tirade about keeping the restaurant's kitchen cleaner Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- diatribe
- jeremiad
- criticism
- rant
- attack
- lecture
- sermon
- philippic
- harangue
- reprimand
- invective
- condemnation
- vituperation
- denunciation
- assault
- rebuke
- lashing
- castigation
- berating
- tongue-lashing
- censure
- reproof
- disparagement
- excoriation
- abuse
- belittlement
- lambasting
- revilement
- dissing
- chewing out
- depreciation
- admonishment
- broadside
- admonition
- deprecation
- reproach
- execration
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- eulogy
- panegyric
- tribute
- praise
- encomium
- citation
- rhapsody
- endorsement
- approval
- homage
- acclaim
- sanction
- acclamation
- honor
- accolade
- commendation
- indorsement
- blessing
- ovation
- rave
- plaudit