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harangue

1 of 2verb
/həˈræŋ/
Forms:harangues,haranguing,harangued,harangued
1

to give a speech that is lengthy, loud, and angry intending to either persuade or criticize

  • The politician harangued the crowd about the need for reform during the rally.
  • The protest leader is haranguing the crowd to raise awareness about the issue.
  • Every week, the coach harangues the players after their losses.
  • She will harangue the committee if they do not address her concerns.
  • By next week, she will have harangued everyone about the new policies.