tirade

noun
UK: /taɪˈreɪd/
US: /taɪˈreɪd/

  1. A long, angry speech expressing strong disapproval.

    1. He gave a tirade about the bad service.
    2. The boss launched into a tirade about lateness, making everyone uncomfortable with his tirade.

Synonyms

lecture rant outburst harangue diatribe
tirade intransitive-verb

  1. To speak angrily and at length, expressing strong criticism or disapproval.

    1. He tiraded against the new rules.
    2. She tiraded for hours, expressing her frustration during her long tirade.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "tirade" is /taɪˈreɪd/ in British English and /taɪˈreɪd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "tirade": lecture, rant, outburst, harangue, diatribe.

Example usage of "tirade": "He gave a tirade about the bad service.". More examples on the page.