harangue
UK /həˈɹæŋ/ US /həˈɹæŋ/
noun 2verb 1
Definitions
noun
1
An impassioned, disputatious public speech.
2
A tirade, harsh scolding or rant, whether spoken or written.
She gave her son a harangue about the dangers of playing in the street.
The priest took thirty minutes to deliver his harangue on timeliness, making the entire service run late.
verb
1
To give a forceful and lengthy lecture or criticism to someone.
The angry motorist leapt from his car to harangue the other driver.
He has vamp'd an old speech, and the court to their sorrow, / Shall hear him harangue against Prior to morrow.
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