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Meaning of tirade
a long, angry, and critical speech
Etymology of tirade
The word "tirade" originates from the French language, derived from the Italian "tirata", meaning "a drawn-out or prolonged thing", and ultimately from the Latin "tirare", meaning "to draw or pull"
Historically, the term has been used to describe a prolonged and often angry or critical speech, with its earliest recorded usage in the 17th century
Synonyms
diatribe
harangue
rant
monologue
lecture
sermon
discourse
oration
speech
tirade
harangue
diatribe
philippic
broadside
attack
onslaught
critique
censure
condemnation
denunciation
denouncement
castigation
scolding
reproof
rebuke
reprimand
admonition
reproach
upbraiding
chastisement
invective
abuse
vitriol
vilification
calumny
slander
libel
aspersion
obloquy
Definitions
- A long, angry, and critical speech, typically against someone or something
- * A long and violent verbal attack against someone or something
Usage Examples
- The manager launched into a tirade against the employee's poor performance
- * The politician's tirade against corruption resonated with the audience
- * The teacher's tirade about the importance of punctuality left the students in awe
Antonyms
praise
compliment
accolade
tribute
eulogy
panegyric
encomium
commendation
approval
endorsement
recommendation
tribute
homage
laudation
extolment
admiration
appreciation
gratitude
acknowledgment
thanks
compliment
flattery
adulation
adoration
veneration
reverence