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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    lecture tirade diatribe sermon speech oration discourse harangue rant rave fulmination philippic broadside attack criticism censure denunciation condemnation reproach rebuke reproof admonition scolding castigation upbraiding chastisement reprimand admonishment expostulation exhortation appeal plea entreaty supplication invocation summons tirade rant diatribe invective abuse vitriol vilification calumny detraction aspersion obloquy vituperation

    Meaning of Harangue

    a long, angry, and critical speech

    Definitions

    • A long, angry, and critical speech, typically given in a loud and aggressive tone
    • * A verbal attack or criticism, often given in a forceful and vehement manner

    Etymology of Harangue

    The word "harangue" originates from the Old French word "harangue", which is derived from the Latin word "harangus", meaning "public speaker" or "orator"
    The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe a long, formal speech, often given in a public setting
    Over time, the word has taken on a more negative connotation, implying a critical or abusive tone

    Example Uses

    • The politician launched into a harangue about the opponent's policies, criticizing them for their lack of vision
    • * The teacher gave the student a harangue about the importance of meeting deadlines and following instructions
    • * The activist delivered a passionate harangue about social justice, calling for immediate action and change

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    praise compliment accolade tribute eulogy encomium panegyric laudation extolment approbation approval endorsement sanction ratification confirmation affirmation acquiescence assent consent agreement concurrence harmony concord amity cordiality geniality affability courtesy civility politeness

    Related Nouns

    speech lecture sermon oration discourse tirade diatribe rant critique criticism censure denunciation condemnation reproach rebuke reproof admonition scolding castigation upbraiding chastisement reprimand admonishment expostulation exhortation appeal plea entreaty supplication invocation summons

    Related Verbs

    lecture preach sermonize orate speak discourse rant rave fulminate criticize censure denounce condemn reproach rebuke reprove admonish scold castigate upbraid chastise reprimand expostulate exhort appeal plead entreat supplicate invoke summon

    Related Adjectives

    critical abusive aggressive vehement forceful passionate persuasive eloquent articulate fluent garrulous loquacious voluble effusive efflorescent rhetorical oratorical hortatory exhortatory admonitory reproachful rebuking reproofing scolding castigating upbraiding chastising reprimanding