Meaning of Harangue | Babel Free

Definitions

1. An impassioned, disputatious public speech.
2. A tirade, harsh scolding or rant, whether spoken or written.

Equivalents

Examples

“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.”

“The king addresses his people, and the heaviest impost is levied with acclamations—the general harangues his troops, and thousands rush upon the smoking cannon and the gleaming bayonets—the lover whispers his mistress, and she forgets even herself for his sake.”

“But he continued his harangue without waiting for a reply.”

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