: 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.
Recent Examples on the Web
The former president of the United States went on a tirade against the comedian after watching him in a PBS interview.
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Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2024
The fact that Putin, whose unprovoked war of choice in Ukraine is estimated to have led to one million dead or injured, sat next to Anwar nodding in approval during this tirade was enough to make heads spin in Western diplomatic circles.
—Charlie Campbell / Kulim, TIME, 19 Sep. 2024
One of Weezy’s more vocal defenders was Nicki, who lashed out in a lengthy tirade seemingly targeting JAY-Z and Roc Nation while profesing her loyalty to Lil Wayne and her Young Money crewmates.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 10 Sep. 2024
The entire restaurant, packed with customers, was privy to the tirade, but to some Carew’s rage seemed to just be part of the scenery.
—Hannah Goldfield, The New Yorker, 22 July 2024
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Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2024
The fact that Putin, whose unprovoked war of choice in Ukraine is estimated to have led to one million dead or injured, sat next to Anwar nodding in approval during this tirade was enough to make heads spin in Western diplomatic circles.
—Charlie Campbell / Kulim, TIME, 19 Sep. 2024
One of Weezy’s more vocal defenders was Nicki, who lashed out in a lengthy tirade seemingly targeting JAY-Z and Roc Nation while profesing her loyalty to Lil Wayne and her Young Money crewmates.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 10 Sep. 2024
The entire restaurant, packed with customers, was privy to the tirade, but to some Carew’s rage seemed to just be part of the scenery.
—Hannah Goldfield, The New Yorker, 22 July 2024
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“Tirade.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tirade. Accessed 12 Oct. 2024.
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