: a protracted speech usually marked by intemperate, vituperative, or harshly censorious language
Examples of tirade in a Sentence
He went into a tirade about the failures of the government.
The coach directed a tirade at the team after the loss.
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But once Hudson informed him that Gibson had already tossed him, Roberts unleashed the type of tirade that’s been rare during his 10-year managerial career.
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Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2025
Even Meta, which folded its Libra stablecoin amidst a tirade of regulatory backlash, has considered re-entering the space.
—Christopher Perkins, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
Trump’s tirade comes after Springsteen, during a recent tour of Europe, paused during his show to share his thoughts on the administration with his audience.
—Matthew Medsger, Boston Herald, 19 May 2025
In 2024, Zverev said umpires were to blame for his two Grand Slam final defeats in a general tirade during a match in Shanghai.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
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Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2025
Even Meta, which folded its Libra stablecoin amidst a tirade of regulatory backlash, has considered re-entering the space.
—Christopher Perkins, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
Trump’s tirade comes after Springsteen, during a recent tour of Europe, paused during his show to share his thoughts on the administration with his audience.
—Matthew Medsger, Boston Herald, 19 May 2025
In 2024, Zverev said umpires were to blame for his two Grand Slam final defeats in a general tirade during a match in Shanghai.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for tirade
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“Tirade.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tirade. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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