He went into a tirade about the failures of the government.
The coach directed a tirade at the team after the loss.
Recent Examples on the WebPerforming a surprise set at the Laugh Factory, a venerable Los Angeles comedy club, Richards responded to some hecklers with a viciously ugly tirade.—Chris Vognar, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2024 In his cross examination, lawyer Todd Blanche depicted Cohen as untrustworthy and driven by vendettas, emphasizing his history of lying and his frequent anti-Trump tirades on social media.—TIME, 17 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for tirade
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Word History
Etymology
French, shot, tirade, from Middle French, from Old Italian tirata, from tirare to draw, shoot
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