HARANGUE Synonyms
There are 3 hypernyms of the word harangue. (close relations)
Definition of HARANGUE
Best Alternative Words for HARANGUE
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rant | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a loud bombastic declamation expressed with strong emotion • pompous or pretentious talk or writing verb • talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner | ||||||||
diatribe | nounn | |||||||
noun • thunderous verbal attack | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
tirade | nounn | |||||||
noun • a speech of violent denunciation | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
oration | nounn | |||||||
noun • an instance of oratory | ||||||||
sermon | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service) • a moralistic rebuke | ||||||||
soliloquy | nounn | |||||||
noun • speech you make to yourself • a (usually long) dramatic speech intended to give the illusion of unspoken reflections | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
admonish | verbv | |||||||
verb • advise or counsel in terms of someone's behavior • warn strongly; put on guard • take to task | ||||||||
admonition | nounn | |||||||
noun • cautionary advice about something imminent (especially imminent danger or other unpleasantness) • a firm rebuke | ||||||||
berate | verbv | |||||||
verb • censure severely or angrily | ||||||||
condemnation | nounn | |||||||
noun • an expression of strong disapproval; pronouncing as wrong or morally culpable • (law) the act of condemning (as land forfeited for public use) or judging to be unfit for use (as a food product or an unsafe building) • an appeal to some supernatural power to inflict evil on someone or some group • the condition of being strongly disapproved of • (criminal law) a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed | ||||||||
criticism | nounn | |||||||
noun • disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings • a serious examination and judgment of something • a written evaluation of a work of literature | ||||||||
polemic | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a writer who argues in opposition to others (especially in theology) • a controversy (especially over a belief or dogma) adjective satellite • of or involving dispute or controversy | ||||||||
ranting | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • a loud bombastic declamation expressed with strong emotion | ||||||||
screed | nounn | |||||||
noun • a long monotonous harangue • a long piece of writing • an accurately levelled strip of material placed on a wall or floor as guide for the even application of plaster or concrete |