tirade
Translation
long angry speech, rant
Examples
He launched into a tirade against the government.
He launched into a tirade against the government.
She delivered a tirade of abuse.
She delivered a tirade of abuse.
Grammar Patterns
((a tirade)) ((against sb./sth.)) a long, angry speech criticizing (sb./sth.) He launched into a tirade against the government.
((a tirade)) ((of sth.)) a long, angry speech full of (sth., e.g., abuse) She delivered a tirade of abuse.
Similar Words
Synonyms: rant, diatribe, harangue, outburst
Etymology
From French 'tirade', from Italian 'tirata' meaning 'a volley' or 'a pull', from 'tirare' (to pull, draw).
Memory Tips
It sounds like 'tired raid'. Imagine someone so tired after a raid that they just start shouting angrily.