harangue
a long, forceful, and often scolding speech
Word origin: From Old Italian aringa, a public speech.
Harangue in a sentence
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The coach delivered a fierce harangue to the team after their lackluster first half.
The general subjected the recruits to an hour-long harangue on the wages of carelessness.
Using “harangue” well
A harangue is a long, forceful, and often scolding speech. It differs from an ordinary lecture in its hectoring, aggressive tone, and the word can also serve as a verb.
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