tirade
UK: tɪˈreɪd | US: tɪˈreɪd
n. a long, angry speech of criticism or accusation
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The word "tirade" originates from Italian "tirata," derived from "tirare" (to draw/pull), metaphorically extended to mean "a volley of words." The suffix "-ata" denotes an action or result, giving "tirata" the sense of "a drawn-out verbal attack." Borrowed into French as "tirade," it entered English in the early 19th century, retaining its connotation of a prolonged, vehement speech.
The manager launched into a tirade about punctuality after the team arrived late.
Her tirade against the policy lasted over twenty minutes.
He ignored his colleague’s tirade and continued working calmly.
The politician’s tirade was met with mixed reactions from the audience.
After the referee’s decision, the coach went on a furious tirade.