DECLAMATION Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the word declamation. (close relations)
Definition of DECLAMATION
Best Alternative Words for DECLAMATION
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address | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • (computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored • the place where a person or organization can be found or communicated with • the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience • the manner of speaking to another individual • a sign in front of a house or business carrying the conventional form by which its location is described • written directions for finding some location; written on letters or packages that are to be delivered to that location • the stance assumed by a golfer in preparation for hitting a golf ball • the ability to do or say what is appropriate for the occasion verb • speak to • give a speech to • put an address on (an envelope) • direct a question at someone • address or apply oneself to something, direct one's efforts towards something, such as a question • greet, as with a prescribed form, title, or name • access or locate by address • act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression • speak to someone • adjust and aim (a golf ball) at in preparation of hitting | ||||||||
allocution | nounn | |||||||
noun • (rhetoric) a formal or authoritative address that advises or exhorts | ||||||||
deliverance | nounn | |||||||
noun • recovery or preservation from loss or danger | ||||||||
discourse | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • extended verbal expression in speech or writing • an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service) • an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic verb • to consider or examine in speech or writing • carry on a conversation • talk at length and formally about a topic | ||||||||
disquisition | nounn | |||||||
noun • an elaborate analytical or explanatory essay or discussion | ||||||||
harangue | verbv | |||||||
noun • a loud bombastic declamation expressed with strong emotion verb • deliver a harangue to; address forcefully | ||||||||
homily | nounn | |||||||
noun • a sermon on a moral or religious topic | ||||||||
lecture | nounn | |||||||
noun • a speech that is open to the public • a lengthy rebuke • teaching by giving a discourse on some subject (typically to a class) verb • deliver a lecture or talk • censure severely or angrily | ||||||||
monologue | nounn | |||||||
noun • speech you make to yourself • a long utterance by one person (especially one that prevents others from participating in the conversation) • a (usually long) dramatic speech by a single actor | ||||||||
oration | nounn | |||||||
noun • an instance of oratory | ||||||||
oratory | nounn | |||||||
noun • addressing an audience formally (usually a long and rhetorical address and often pompous) | ||||||||
peroration | nounn | |||||||
noun • a flowery and highly rhetorical oration • (rhetoric) the concluding section of an oration | ||||||||
recitation | nounn | |||||||
noun • written matter that is recited from memory • a public instance of reciting or repeating (from memory) something prepared in advance • a regularly scheduled session as part of a course of study • systematic training by multiple repetitions | ||||||||
sermon | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service) • a moralistic rebuke | ||||||||
speech | nounn | |||||||
noun • the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience • (language) communication by word of mouth • something spoken • the exchange of spoken words • your characteristic style or manner of expressing yourself orally • a lengthy rebuke • words making up the dialogue of a play • the mental faculty or power of vocal communication | ||||||||
talk | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an exchange of ideas via conversation • discussion; (`talk about' is a less formal alternative for `discussion of') • the act of giving a talk to an audience • a speech that is open to the public • idle gossip or rumor verb • exchange thoughts; talk with • express in speech • use language • reveal information • divulge confidential information or secrets • deliver a lecture or talk | ||||||||
haranguing | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a loud bombastic declamation expressed with strong emotion verb • deliver a harangue to; address forcefully |