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harangue
a lengthy and aggressive speech
Synonyms
- tirade
- rant
- diatribe
harangue in a sentence
The candidate's harangue lasted over an hour.
The coach launched into a long harangue at halftime.
Where it comes from
From Italian aringa 'a public address'
Memory hook
HARANGUE — sounds like a long, RANG-y rant.
Read it in context
- Signals After Midnight Science