Harsh oratory (6)

I believe the answer is:

tirade

(Other definitions for tirade that I've seen before include "lecture" , "Verbal onslaught" , "Blast of criticism" , "Verbal broadside" , "Intemperate outburst" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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