Tirade

usgb/ˈtaɪreɪd/
noun

A long, passionate, and often angry speech, usually full of accusations or complaints.

She went into a tirade about the injustice of her situation.
Visual representation of "tirade" - A long, passionate, and often angry speech, usually full of accusations or complaints.

Often appears as...

  • launch into a tirade
  • go on a tirade
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Emotional Intensity

The word 'tirade' emphasizes a speaker's intense emotion, which is often negative.

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His tirade left everyone in the room feeling uneasy.
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Extended Speech

'Tirade' suggests the speech is long and could be overwhelming to listen to.

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During the meeting, she unleashed a tirade that lasted ten minutes.
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Criticism and Complaint

Tirades often contain criticism or complaining, sometimes without a clear solution.

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His tirade about the company's policy didn't propose any improvements.
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