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Harangued: meaning, definitions and examples

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harangued

 

[ həˈræŋɡ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

public speech

To harangue someone means to deliver a lengthy and aggressive speech or lecture to them. This type of speech is often characterized by its emotional intensity and critical tone. It implies an element of confrontation and can convey strong feelings about a particular subject. Haranguing is frequently used in political speeches or public debates where the speaker seeks to persuade or rally their audience, but it can also come off as overly forceful or preachy.

Synonyms

address, discoursing, lecture, rant, speaking

Examples of usage

  • The politician harangued the crowd about the need for reform.
  • She harangued her team for not meeting the deadline.
  • He was known for haranguing anyone who disagreed with his views.

Translations

Translations of the word "harangued" in other languages:

🇵🇹 discutido

🇮🇳 भाषण दिया

🇩🇪 angegriffen

🇮🇩 memarahi

🇺🇦 піддав критиці

🇵🇱 skrytykowany

🇯🇵 非難した

🇫🇷 harangué

🇪🇸 reprendido

🇹🇷 azarladı

🇰🇷 비난했다

🇸🇦 انتقد

🇨🇿 napomínal

🇸🇰 napomínal

🇨🇳 抨击

🇸🇮 napadel

🇮🇸 ávarpaði

🇰🇿 сындырды

🇬🇪 კრიტიკა

🇦🇿 tənqid etdi

🇲🇽 reprendido

Word origin

The word 'harangue' has its origins in the Middle French word 'haranguer', which meant 'to address a crowd'. This term is derived from the Old Italian word 'urangare', meaning 'to speak'. The earliest English usage dates back to the 16th century, where it was used to describe a formal speech or discourse, often of a critical or angry nature. Over time, the connotation shifted slightly to emphasize the confrontational and sometimes tiresome aspects of such speeches. The term is related to the broader tradition of oratory, which has been an essential part of political and social discourse throughout history.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,549 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.