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DictionarytiradeAngry speech
noun

tirade

TYE-rayd/ˈtaɪreɪd/

A long, angry speech expressing criticism.

The woman's tirade continues while her silent listener grows increasingly weary.

A compact three-moment sequence shows the same woman continuing an angry, accusatory speech while the same silent listener becomes increasingly weary; advancing clock hands make the prolonged criticism visible.
Etymology
tiradeFrenchvolley; long speech

French tirade could mean both a volley and a long speech. The image of a “volley of words” connects it to a prolonged, vehement verbal attack.

In context

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More examples

  • We sat through a twenty-minute tirade about our work.
  • Her question sets off another tirade against the school board.
  • His constant tirades leave everyone in the office exhausted.

Forms

tirade · tirades

Similar words

rant
Emphasizes uncontrolled complaining and may be less sustained or focused.
diatribe
Emphasizes a bitter, sustained attack, whether spoken or written.
harangue
Emphasizes lengthy, forceful lecturing, often aimed at a group.