tirade Meaning, Definition & Usage

Ti*rade" noun

Etymology

F., fr. It. tirada, properly, a pulling; hence, a lengthening out, a long speech, a tirade, fr. tirare to draw; of Teutonic origin, and akin to E. tear to redn. See Tear to rend, and cf. Tire to tear.

Definitions

1. A declamatory strain or flight of censure or abuse; a rambling invective; an oration or harangue abounding in censorious and bitter language.

   Here he delivers a violent tirade against persons who profess to know anything about angels. Quarterly Review.