Definitions

tirade

[tahy-reyd, tahy-reyd] / ˈtaɪ reɪd, taɪˈreɪd /

NOUN

abuse, outburst

Synonyms

STRONGEST

denunciation diatribe harangue invective ranting screed sermon

STRONG

anger berating censure condemnation dispute fulmination jeremiad lecture malediction philippic revilement tongue-lashing vituperation

Antonyms

STRONGEST

compliment praise

WEAK

calm harmony peace

Example Sentences

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Tirade policy: The Art of the Tantrum approach to exports and imports.

From Washington Post • Apr. 12, 2018

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