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tirade
a long, angry speech of criticism or accusation
Synonyms
- rant
- outburst
- diatribe
tirade in a sentence
The coach launched into a tirade after the referee's questionable call.
When the waiter brought the wrong order for the third time, the customer erupted into a tirade that embarrassed the entire table.
Where it comes from
From Italian tirata 'a volley, a long speech', from tirare 'to fire, shoot'
Memory hook
TI-RADE — picture someone going on a raid of angry words.
Read it in context
- The Open Corner Arts
- The Officers' Correspondence History
- The Returning Hinge Science