tirade

[tahy-reyd, tahy-reyd]

noun

1. a prolonged outburst of bitter, outspoken denunciation.

   a tirade against smoking.

2. a long, vehement speech.

   a tirade in the Senate.

   Synonyms: diatribe, harangue

3. a passage dealing with a single theme or idea, as in poetry.

   the stately tirades of Corneille.

tirade

/ taɪˈreɪd /

noun

1. a long angry speech or denunciation

2. rare,  prosody a speech or passage dealing with a single theme

Word History and Origins

Origin of tirade¹

1795–1805; < French: literally, a stretch, (continuous) pulling < Italian tirata, noun use of feminine of tirato, past participle of tirare to draw, pull, fire (a shot), of obscure origin

Word History and Origins

Origin of tirade¹

C19: from French, literally: a pulling, from Italian tirata, from tirare to pull, of uncertain origin

Example Sentences

On the contrary, she found Lady Constance’s frequent tirades rather wearying.

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The tirade went viral within hours, sparking widespread discussion, memes and commentary across Twitter/X, TikTok and Instagram.

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Right-wing conspiracy theorist Laura Loomer went on a X tirade, warning that an “Islamic takeover of America is in full swing.”

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Reichert walked out of the bar to the crowded parking lot, and Wilson continued his tirade.

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"This proves that every empire is unjust," Benedetti said in a social media tirade against the decision.

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Related Words

• denunciation 
• diatribe 
• harangue 
• invective 
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• screed 
• sermon