Harangue: meaning, definitions and examples

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harangue

 

[ hษ™หˆrรฆล‹ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

public speaking

A lengthy and aggressive speech or lecture, often expressing strong opinions.

Synonyms

diatribe, rant, tirade

Examples of usage

  • She launched into a harangue about the state of politics.
  • The politician's harangue failed to convince the audience.
  • The teacher's harangue on responsibility lasted for over an hour.
Context #2 | Verb

public speaking

To lecture (someone) at length in an aggressive and critical manner.

Synonyms

berate, chide, lecture

Examples of usage

  • He harangued the students about the importance of studying.
  • She harangued her colleagues for their lack of effort.
  • The boss harangued the employees for their poor performance.

Translations

Translations of the word "harangue" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น diatribe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคญเคพเคทเคฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Strafpredigt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ceramah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะธั€ะฐะดะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przemowa

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้•ทใ„่ชฌๆ•™ (ใชใŒใ„ใ›ใฃใใ‚‡ใ†)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท harangue

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ arenga

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท nutuk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์žฅ๊ด‘์„ค (jang-gwang-seol)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎุทุจุฉ ุทูˆูŠู„ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kรกzรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kรกzanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้•ฟ็ฏ‡ๅคง่ฎบ (chรกngpiฤndร lรนn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ govor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rรฆรฐa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฑะทะฐา› ัำฉะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒแƒœแƒ’แƒ แƒซแƒšแƒ˜แƒ•แƒ˜ แƒกแƒ˜แƒขแƒงแƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ uzun nitq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ arenga

Etymology

The word 'harangue' originated from the French word 'haranguer', which means 'to address a public meeting'. It was first used in the English language in the late 16th century. Over the years, 'harangue' has come to be associated with impassioned and forceful speeches or lectures, often with a negative connotation.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,537, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.