Synonyms of jeremiad
16 similar words
Another word for jeremiad is j'accuse. Other synonyms of jeremiad are tirade, screed, harangue, philippic and dithyramb.
Synonyms and similar words for jeremiad
nounA long speech or prose work that bitterly laments the state of society and its morals, and often...
- diatribe
- tiradeA long, angry or violent speech.
- lamentation
- lament
- litanyA prolonged or tedious list.
- admonitionA rebuke by an authority that one has erred and should not persist in one's actions.
- condemnation
- dithyrambAn impassioned speech; a rant.
- harangueA tirade, harsh scolding or rant, whether spoken or written.
- impugnation
- j'accuseAn accusation, especially one made publicly.
- philippicAny tirade or declamation full of bitter condemnation.
- polemic
- rant
- screedA speech or piece of writing which contains angry and extended criticism.
- slanging matchA row; an argument in which names are called.
Meaning of jeremiad
- noun A long speech or prose work that bitterly laments the state of society and its morals, and often contains a prophecy of its coming downfall.
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Questions about synonyms of jeremiad
- What is another word for jeremiad?
- Jeremiad has 16 synonyms on Word.ws, such as j'accuse, tirade, screed, harangue, philippic, dithyramb and admonition.
- What does jeremiad mean?
- Jeremiad means a long speech or prose work that bitterly laments the state of society and its morals, and often contains a prophecy of its coming downfall.
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