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 10 synonyms and 7 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for jeremiad along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for jeremiad
- attack
- criticism
- diatribe
- harangue
- lecture
- philippic
- rant
- screed
- sermon
- tirade
Antonyms for jeremiad
- citation
- encomium
- eulogy
- panegyric
- praise
- rhapsody
- tribute
Meanings 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.
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 17 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to jeremiad, such as: attack, citation, criticism, diatribe, encomium, eulogy, harangue.
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