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harangue /həˈræŋ/
adjective
- a scolding or a long or intense verbal attack; diatribe.
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a long, passionate, and vehement speech, especially one delivered before a public gathering.
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any long, pompous speech or writing of a tediously hortatory or didactic nature; sermonizing lecture or discourse.
verb (used with object), harangued,haranguing.
- to address in a harangue.
- to deliver a harangue.
Origin of harangue
Middle French, Italian, Gothic 1530-1540
Source: Dictionary.com
The pupils were subjected to a 15 minute harangue by their headmaster.
I will have to endure a harangue from my mother, because I spent the rent money on novels and shoes
Excellent Katrin!
Good Nia, just remember to put a period at the end of your sentence.