: 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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Her tirade is a window into the mentality of radical CA Democrat politicians.
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Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Nagy, normally upbeat and composed, had gone on an all-time tirade.
—Michael Silver, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Hidden in Stroup’s fiery tirades is a poetic flair and penchant for storytelling reminiscent of Kyle Kinane.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2025
Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher went on one of his bad-boy tirades during a performance at the 1996 show by swearing, wandering the stage and making lewd gestures during his brother Noel's guitar solo.
—Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
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Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Nagy, normally upbeat and composed, had gone on an all-time tirade.
—Michael Silver, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Hidden in Stroup’s fiery tirades is a poetic flair and penchant for storytelling reminiscent of Kyle Kinane.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2025
Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher went on one of his bad-boy tirades during a performance at the 1996 show by swearing, wandering the stage and making lewd gestures during his brother Noel's guitar solo.
—Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 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 15 Oct. 2025.
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