harangue
noun
1. a loud bombastic declamation expressed with strong emotion
Similar word(s): rant, ranting
Definition categories: communication, declamation
Sentences with harangue as a noun:
- 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. deliver a harangue to; address forcefully
Definition categories: communication, address, speak
Sentences with harangue as a verb:
- The angry motorist leapt from his car to harangue the other driver.