Entry Word: tirade

Function: noun

Meaning: a long angry speech or scolding <after the inspection by the health department, Jay had to listen to his bossʼs tirade about keeping the restaurantʼs kitchen cleaner>

Synonyms diatribe, harangue, rant

Related Words assault, attack, invective, lambasting, lashing, tongue-lashing, vituperation; berating, chewing out, rebuke, reprimand, reproach, reproof; abuse, castigation, censure, condemnation, criticism, denunciation; belittlement, deprecation, depreciation, disparagement, dissing; excoriation, execration, revilement; admonishment, admonition, lecture, sermon

Near Antonyms encomium, eulogy, panegyric, rhapsody, tribute; acclaim, acclamation, accolade, citation, homage, honor, praise; approval, blessing, commendation, endorsement, sanction; ovation, plaudit, rave