tirade
/ˈtaɪɹeɪd/
Group 20Difficulty 1/3
Definition
- (noun)
- A long, angry speech of criticism or accusation GRE
Example in Context
The senator's tirade against the proposed legislation lasted forty-five minutes and touched on grievances that predated the current debate by years.
Synonyms
rantoutburstlecture
Etymology
A lengthy and often angry speech.
- tirade (French) — a prolonged speech
Memory Aid
🎩Sounds like “tie raid”
During a TIE RAID, a man yells a long, angry tirade about why no one should wear ties!
Visual Association
📢A person standing on a soapbox, passionately gesturing and delivering a long, fiery speech.
Semantic Clusters
Synonym Groups
Frequently Asked Questions
What does “tirade” mean on the GRE?
tirade (noun) means “A long, angry speech of criticism or accusation”. The senator's tirade against the proposed legislation lasted forty-five minutes and touched on grievances that predated the current debate by years.
How to remember “tirade” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “tirade” sounds like “tie raid”. During a TIE RAID, a man yells a long, angry tirade about why no one should wear ties!
What are synonyms for “tirade”?
Common synonyms: rant, outburst, lecture.