Harangue

Meanings

1. A lengthy and aggressive speech
2. To lecture forcefully and at length
3. A tirade

Example Sentences

• "The opposition leader launched into a harangue against the government's economic policy."
• "The coach's halftime harangue motivated the players to turn the cricket match around."
• "She harangued the customer service team for their poor response time."

Etymology

From Old French 'harangue' (public address), possibly from Old Italian 'aringa' (public address), from Old High German 'hring' (ring, circle of people). The original idea was speaking to a circle of assembled people.

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