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TIRADE

a protracted speech usually marked by intemperate, vituperative, or harshly censorious language

The meaning of the word tirade is a protracted speech usually marked by intemperate, vituperative, or harshly censorious language.

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eschewto avoid habitually especially on moral or practical grounds : shun
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igneousformed by solidification of magma
credulityreadiness or willingness to believe especially on slight or uncertain evidence
pacifyto allay the anger or agitation of : soothe
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