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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    diatribe harangue rant lecture scolding rebuke reprimand admonition reproach condemnation denunciation castigation vilification abuse invective broadside fulmination philippic sermon homily harangue tirade outburst explosion eruption outpouring utterance declaration statement assertion allegation accusation complaint lament lamentation jeremiad polemic debate argument discussion dialogue monologue soliloquy discourse oration speech address talk lecture sermon homily

    Meaning of Tirade

    a long, angry, and critical speech

    Definitions

    • A long, angry, and critical speech, typically against someone or something
    • * A prolonged and often violent outburst of verbal abuse or criticism

    Etymology of Tirade

    The word "tirade" originates from the French language, derived from the Italian "tirata", meaning "a draw, a pull, or a long speech"
    Historically, the term has been used to describe a prolonged and often passionate speech, typically of a critical or abusive nature, since the 16th century

    Example Uses

    • The manager launched into a tirade against the employee, criticizing his performance and attitude
    • * The politician's tirade against the opposition party was widely reported in the media
    • * The teacher's tirade against the students' behavior was met with silence and embarrassment

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    praise compliment acclaim applause approval endorsement recommendation tribute eulogy panegyric encomium accolade commendation extolment laudation admiration appreciation gratitude thanks acknowledgment recognition tribute homage flattery adulation adoration veneration reverence respect esteem regard admiration approbation sanction permission allowance tolerance acquiescence compliance concurrence agreement harmony concord amity friendship affection love

    Related Nouns

    speech lecture sermon harangue diatribe rant outburst explosion eruption utterance declaration statement assertion allegation accusation complaint lament lamentation jeremiad polemic debate argument discussion dialogue monologue soliloquy discourse oration address talk homily reproach reprimand admonition condemnation denunciation castigation vilification

    Related Verbs

    speak lecture preach harangue rant rave fulminate condemn denounce castigate vilify reproach reprimand admonish scold rebuke criticize abuse inveigh declaim expostulate protest complain lament lamentate argue debate discuss dialogue monologue soliloquize discourse orate address talk preach sermonize homilize

    Related Adjectives

    angry critical abusive violent passionate vehement virulent vitriolic bitter acrimonious caustic corrosive scathing trenchant biting sarcastic ironic mocking scornful contemptuous disdainful dismissive derogatory pejorative calumniatory defamatory slanderous libelous inflammatory provocative incendiary explosive eruptive utter declarative assertive allegational accusatory condemnatory denunciatory castigatory vilificatory