I. in sense 1 (ˈ)tī|rād sometimes tə̇ˈrād or təˈräd or təˈrȧd, in sense 2 tə̇ˈräd or tə̇ˈrȧd noun
( -s )
Etymology: French, pull, shot, tirade, from Middle French, from Old Italian tirata, from feminine of tirato, past participle of tirare to draw, pull, shoot; akin to Old Spanish & Old Portuguese tirar to draw, pull, shoot, Old French tirer
1. : a protracted speech usually marked by intemperate, vituperative, or harshly censorious language : a prolonged fire of invective : long-drawn-out harangue
a tantrum of the utmost frenzy, screaming a tirade of protest and rage — Marcia Davenport
2. : a baroque musical ornament consisting of a rapid run connecting two melody notes
II. intransitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
: to make a tirade
she might tirade at the moment — Rumer Godden