Harangue
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /həˈɹæŋ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Harangue is a noun meaning An impassioned, disputatious public speech.
Meaning
An impassioned, disputatious public speech.
More Meanings
- A tirade, harsh scolding or rant, whether spoken or written.
- (ambitransitive) To give a forceful and lengthy lecture or criticism to someone.
Example Sentences
But he continued his harangue without waiting for a reply.
The angry motorist leapt from his car to harangue the other driver.
She gave her son a harangue about the dangers of playing in the street.
It's a tradition that when you harangue the multitudes, you stand on a soapbox.
Word Forms
- harangues
- haranguing
- harangued
Synonyms for harangue
Depending on context, synonyms include admonition, condemnation, criticism, diatribe, polemic, rant.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ranting, rant, tirade, orate, stump, quarrelling.
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