Harangue

noun

/həˈɹeɪŋ/

Word Frequency: 0.3

Definitions

1.nounAn impassioned, disputatious public speech.

2.nounA tirade, harsh scolding or rant, whether spoken or written.

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

3.verbTo give a forceful and lengthy lecture or criticism to someone.

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

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