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jeremiad

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Synonyms & Antonyms of jeremiad

a long angry speech or scolding

a jeremiad against the political apathy shown by so many young people

Synonyms for jeremiad

diatribe,
harangue,
philippic,
rant,
tirade

Words Related to jeremiad

assault,
attack,
broadside,
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 for jeremiad

encomium,
eulogy,
panegyric,
rhapsody,
tribute

acclaim,
acclamation,
accolade,
citation,
homage,
honor,
praise

approval,
blessing,
commendation,
endorsement
(also indorsement),
sanction

ovation,
plaudit,
rave

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“Jeremiad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jeremiad. Accessed 28 Nov. 2021.

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The first known use of jeremiad was in 1780

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