Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
screed
noun
/skriːd/
Definition
A long speech or piece of writing, often containing criticism or complaint.
Examples
- His screed on the state of education went on for hours.
- The article was more of a screed against the government than an informative piece.
- After reading the screed, I realized how passionately he felt about the topic.
Meaning
A screed is typically an authoritative or formal discourse, often lacking in brevity, and can refer to any lengthy written document.
Synonyms
- discourse
- treatise
- monologue
- diatribe
