Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

tirade

noun

/taɪˈreɪd/

Definition

A long, angry speech of criticism or accusation.

Examples

After the meeting, she launched into a tirade about the management’s poor decisions.
His tirade against the new policy was heard by everyone in the office.
The coach’s tirade motivated the team to improve their performance.

Meaning

A tirade is typically a vehement speech that involves a strong display of emotion, often related to expressing anger or frustration about a particular issue.