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Abuse as I get stuck into deal (6)

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tirade

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'abuse' is the definition.
(verbal abuse)

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(Other definitions for tirade that I've seen before include "Fulmination" , "lecture" , "A tongue-lashing" , "Flow of invective" , "Long speech of angry criticism" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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