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TIRADE: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for TIRADE?

Need another word that means the same as “tirade”? Find 9 synonyms and 30 related words for “tirade” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Tirade” are: broadside, philippic, diatribe, invective, polemic, denunciation, rant, attack, harangue

Tirade as a Noun

Definitions of "Tirade" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “tirade” as a noun can have the following definitions:

  • A speech of violent denunciation.
  • A long, angry speech of criticism or accusation.

Synonyms of "Tirade" as a noun (9 Words)

attackThe act of attacking.
An attack of diarrhea.
broadsideA sheet of paper printed on one side only, forming one large page.
The ship was broadside to the dock.
denunciationPublic condemnation of someone or something.
Denunciation of his reckless methods.
diatribeThunderous verbal attack.
A diatribe against consumerism.
harangueA lengthy and aggressive speech.
They were subjected to a ten minute harangue by two border guards.
invectiveInsulting, abusive, or highly critical language.
He let out a stream of invective.
philippicA speech of violent denunciation.
The lecture was a tremendous philippic against our culture.
polemicA writer who argues in opposition to others (especially in theology.
His polemic against the cultural relativism of the Sixties.
rantA spell of ranting a tirade.
His rants against organized religion.

Usage Examples of "Tirade" as a noun

  • A tirade of abuse.

Associations of "Tirade" (30 Words)

admonishAdmonish or counsel in terms of someone s behavior.
She admonished me for appearing at breakfast unshaven.
anathematizeCurse or declare to be evil or anathema or threaten with divine punishment.
He anathematized them as bloody scroungers.
bemoanRegret strongly.
It was no use bemoaning her lot.
blamePut or pin the blame on.
They blame youth crime on unemployment.
blasphemeSpeak of in an irreverent or impious manner.
He has blasphemed against the Holy Spirit.
condemn(of circumstances) force (someone) to endure or accept something unpleasant.
The rebels had been condemned to death.
criticizeFind fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws.
A literary text may be criticized on two grounds the semantic and the expressive.
curseInvoke or use a curse against.
Many owners have been cursed with a series of bankruptcies.
decryPublicly denounce.
They decried human rights abuses.
defamationAn abusive attack on a person’s character or good name.
She sued him for defamation.
deprecateBelittle.
The teacher should not deprecate his student s efforts.
diatribeA forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something.
A diatribe against consumerism.
disparagingExpressing the opinion that something is of little worth; derogatory.
Disparaging remarks about the new house.
expletiveProfane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger.
He was greeted by a stream of expletives.
harangueDeliver a harangue to address forcefully.
He harangued the public on their ignorance.
incriminationAn accusation that you are responsible for some lapse or misdeed.
His incrimination was based on my testimony.
infamyEvil fame or public reputation.
He thrived on the infamy and vilification.
invectiveAbusive or venomous language used to express blame or censure or bitter deep-seated ill will.
He let out a stream of invective.
obloquyState of disgrace resulting from public abuse.
Conduct to which no more obloquy could reasonably attach.
opprobriumA state of extreme dishonor- F.D.Roosevelt.
The critical opprobrium generated by his films.
rantA spell of ranting a tirade.
She was still ranting on about the unfairness of it all.
raveAttend a rave party.
Rave culture.
reproachIn the Roman Catholic Church a set of antiphons and responses for Good Friday representing the reproaches of Christ to his people.
The president reproached the general for his irresponsible behavior.
revileSpread negative information about.
He was now reviled by the party that he had helped to lead.
scoldCensure severely or angrily.
The gulls wheeled and scolded above the lake.
scoldingRebuking a person harshly.
She d get a scolding from Victoria.
swearAn offensive word used especially to express anger a swear word.
Griffin made contact with the coach which led to him yelling a swear back in his direction.
swearwordProfane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger.
verbalA verbal noun.
The root of the problem is visual rather than verbal.
vilifySpeak or write about in an abusively disparaging manner.
He has been vilified in the press.
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