tirade TYE-rayd noun WS #40

a long, angry speech of criticism or accusation; a prolonged outburst of bitter, outspoken denunciation; a vehement and lengthy verbal attack

1. Her tirade against the company's unfair policies was so passionate that it inspired other employees to join the protest.
2. The politician's tirade against his opponents was filled with personal attacks rather than substantive policy arguments.
3. The coach's tirade about the team's poor performance lasted for twenty minutes and left everyone feeling demoralized.
4. The customer's tirade about the poor service embarrassed other patrons and prompted the manager to intervene.
5. After listening to his father's tirade about responsibility, the teenager promised to improve his grades and behavior.