tirade

/ˈtɪreɪd/ or /ˈtaɪreɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

a long, angry, or ranting speech or piece of writing

“The comedian’s stand-up routine was a tirade against the government’s latest policies.”

2. noun

a series of criticisms or complaints

“The news article was a tirade against the company’s environmental practices.”

3. verb

to speak or write in a long, angry, or ranting manner

“The activist was accused of tirading against the government’s new laws.”

Synonyms

  • diatribe
  • monologue
  • rant

Antonyms

  • eulogy
  • praise