jeremiads
The word “jeremiads” has 4 syllables: je-re-mi-ads
It's pronounced as /ˌdʒɛrɪˈmaɪədz/
What is synonym and antonym for jeremiads?
In the thesaurus, “jeremiads” has 33 synonyms and 22 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for jeremiads along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for jeremiads
- abuses
- admonishments
- admonitions
- assaults
- attacks
- belittlements
- broadsides
- castigations
- censures
- condemnations
- criticisms
- denunciations
- deprecations
- depreciations
- diatribes
- disparagements
- excoriations
- execrations
- harangues
- invectives
- lashings
- lectures
- philippics
- rants
- rebukes
- reprimands
- reproaches
- reproofs
- revilements
- sermons
- tirades
- tongue-lashings
- vituperations
Antonyms for jeremiads
- acclaim
- acclamations
- accolades
- approvals
- blessings
- citations
- commendations
- encomia
- encomiums
- endorsements
- eulogies
- homages
- honors
- indorsements
- ovations
- panegyrics
- plaudits
- praises
- raves
- rhapsodies
- sanctions
- tributes
Meanings of jeremiads
- 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 author's latest book is filled with jeremiads about the state of modern politics.
- Instead of offering constructive criticism, he tends to deliver jeremiads that leave everyone feeling discouraged.
- The professor's lectures often devolve into lengthy jeremiads about the decline of intellectual rigor.
- Some critics dismiss her writings as nothing more than repetitive jeremiads without any real solutions.
- Despite the constant jeremiads from pundits, there are still reasons to remain optimistic about the future.
On this page you'll find 55 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to jeremiads, such as: abuses, acclaim, acclamations, accolades, admonishments, admonitions, approvals.
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- censures
- condemnations
- criticisms
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- disparagements
- excoriations
- execrations
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- lashings
- lectures
- orates
- philippics
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- rages
- raves
- rebukes
- reprimands
- reproaches
- reproofs
- revilements
- sermons
- sounds off
- speaks out
- speaks up
- spouts
- storms
- takes on
- tirades
- tongue-lashings
- vituperations