tirade
Translation
tirade, rant, diatribe
Examples
He launched into a tirade against the new policy.
He launched into a tirade against the new policy.
Grammar Patterns
a tirade ((against sb./sth.)) a long, angry speech criticizing someone or something. The coach delivered a tirade against the referee.
Similar Words
Synonyms: rant, diatribe, harangue, polemic; Antonyms: praise, compliment, eulogy
Etymology
From Italian 'tirata' meaning 'a pull, a volley', from 'tirare' meaning 'to pull, draw'.
Memory Tips
Imagine someone getting so angry they 'pull' a long, uninterrupted 'raid' of words at you.