jeremiad

The word “jeremiad” has 4 syllables: je-re-mi-ad

It's pronounced as /ˌdʒɛrɪˈmaɪəd/

What is synonym and antonym for jeremiad?

In the thesaurus, “jeremiad” has 43 synonyms and 23 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for jeremiad along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for jeremiad

abuse
admonishment
admonition
anger
assault
attack
belittlement
berating
broadside
castigation
censure
chewing out
condemnation
criticism
denunciation
deprecation
depreciation
diatribe
disparagement
dispute
dissing
excoriation
execration
fulmination
harangue
invective
lambasting
lashing
lecture
malediction
philippic
rant
ranting
rebuke
reprimand
reproach
reproof
revilement
screed
sermon
tirade
tongue-lashing
vituperation

Antonyms for jeremiad

acclaim
acclamation
accolade
approval
blessing
citation
commendation
compliment
encomium
endorsement
eulogy
flattery
homage
honor
indorsement
ovation
panegyric
plaudit
praise
rave
rhapsody
sanction
tribute

Meanings of jeremiad

noun
1. 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.

Example Sentences

The professor launched into a lengthy jeremiad about the decline of modern literature.
His speech turned into a passionate jeremiad against political corruption.
Instead of offering solutions, the article read like a bleak jeremiad about the future of the planet.
She delivered a fiery jeremiad during the town hall meeting, demanding action on climate change.
The novel was criticized for its relentless jeremiad about societal decay.

On this page you'll find 66 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to jeremiad, such as: abuse, acclaim, acclamation, accolade, admonishment, admonition, anger.

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