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- pronunciation:
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raeng
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb)
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a long, vehement, and often pompous speech or piece of writing, esp. such a speech delivered in public; tirade.
The senator was well-known for his long-winded harangues on the subject of free trade.- similar words:
- diatribe, rant, tirade
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| definition 2: |
a strong spoken or written attack or scolding.
He hoped to avoid another harangue from his mother about getting a job. |
| related words: |
complaint, invective |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
harangues, haranguing, harangued |
| definition: |
to address at length and with vehemence; deliver a tirade to.
He harangued his youthful audience on the subject of loose morals.- similar words:
- rant
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| related words: |
lash |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
to make a long, vehement address in speech or writing; deliver a tirade.
- similar words:
- preach, rant
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| related words: |
lash, speak |
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