harangue
Say it: huh-RANG /həˈraŋ/ · verb
What “harangue” means
Lecture someone loudly and angrily for a long time.
More precisely: To lecture someone at length in a loud, aggressive way.
Example: “The manager harangued the team for twenty minutes about one late report.”
When to use it
When describing an exhausting, aggressive lecture, especially from someone who keeps scolding without letting others respond.
Similar words
lecture, berate, rant at
Quick check
A neighbour corners you and angrily lectures you about parking for half an hour without pausing. They…
advise or harangue?
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