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harangue

/həˈɹeɪŋ/

noun

Meaning

  • An impassioned, disputatious public speech.

  • A tirade, harsh scolding or rant, whether spoken or written.

    "She gave her son a harangue about the dangers of playing in the street."

Synonyms

admonition,
condemnation,
criticism,
diatribe,
polemic,
rant,
screed,
tirade

verb

Meaning

  • To give a forceful and lengthy lecture or criticism to someone.

    "The angry motorist leapt from his car to harangue the other driver."

Synonyms

admonish,
berate,
lecture