: 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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Russia-Ukraine Hours after President Donald Trump launched a fresh tirade against Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and accused him of harming the peace talks, Russia launched a deadly wave of attacks on Kyiv.
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Jade Walker, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2025
As the host attempted to express his respect for Benzino’s role at The Source, the Boston rep continued his tirade, further downplaying the hosts’ own media and cultural credentials.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 19 Mar. 2025
The Georgia man escalated his tirade against the carrier on Dec. 3 by hitting the carrier's vehicle with his green tractor.
—Krystal Nurse, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025
The allegations at Oregon included berating players during practices and after games, and throwing and kicking objects during locker-room tirades.
—Michael Nowels, The Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2025
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Jade Walker, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2025
As the host attempted to express his respect for Benzino’s role at The Source, the Boston rep continued his tirade, further downplaying the hosts’ own media and cultural credentials.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 19 Mar. 2025
The Georgia man escalated his tirade against the carrier on Dec. 3 by hitting the carrier's vehicle with his green tractor.
—Krystal Nurse, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025
The allegations at Oregon included berating players during practices and after games, and throwing and kicking objects during locker-room tirades.
—Michael Nowels, The Mercury News, 27 Feb. 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 3 May. 2025.
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