Saturday, May 6, 2017

                                TIRADE (Noun)
Meaning- a long and angry speech that includes condemnation, reprimanding and scolding.

Mnemonic trick- The word tirade sounds similar to word ‘tired’. Tired Bose directs a tirade at his employees or tired teacher usually directs a tirade at her students. Therefore, tirade means a long and angry speech that includes condemnation, reprimanding and scolding. 

Synonym- DIATRIBE, HARANGUE, JEREMIAD, PHILIPPIC, LECTURE

Uses-
  •          The television debate panelists are known for their tirades against their political opponent.
  •          The office-seeker let loose a tirade of vilifications against his opponent.
  •          Leader of opposition went into a tirade about the policies of the government.
  •          The principal of the high school delivered a tirade at a group of students for their misbehavior and disobedience.



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