harangue

[ huh-rang ]

/ həˈræŋ /

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noun

a scolding or a long or intense verbal attack; diatribe.

a long, passionate, and vehement speech, especially one delivered before a public gathering.

any long, pompous speech or writing of a tediously hortatory or didactic nature; sermonizing lecture or discourse.

verb (used with object), ha·rangued, ha·rangu·ing.

to address in a harangue.

verb (used without object), ha·rangued, ha·rangu·ing.

to deliver a harangue.

Origin of harangue

First recorded in 1530–40; (noun) from Middle French harangue. from Italian ar(r)inga “speech, oration,” noun derivative of ar(r)ingare “to speak in public,” verbal derivative of aringo “public square,” from unattested Gothic hriggs “ring” (verb) from Middle French haranguer, from Italian ar(r)ingare;see ring¹

synonym study for harangue

2 See speech

OTHER WORDS FROM harangue

un·ha·rangued, adjective

Words nearby harangue

Harald V, haram, harambee, haramzada, haramzadi, harangue, Harappa, Harappan, Harar, Harare, harass

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Example sentences from the Web for harangue

Watch him unleash a magnificent, expletive-ridden rant—and be grateful for the Internet, where this harangue will live forever.
11 More Epic Anchor Flubs (Video)|The Daily Beast Video|December 24, 2013|DAILY BEAST
He used to harangue any of the young men in Homs not participating in protests, recalled Moutlak.
A Syrian Rebel’s Firsthand Report on the Fighting and Bombing in Homs|Katie Paul|February 28, 2012|DAILY BEAST
The occasion was a gala dinner during which Pinter began to harangue some unfortunate guest for his political views.
Antonia Fraser on Her Wild Marriage|Amanda Foreman|November 8, 2010|DAILY BEAST
I half-expected him to barnstorm out in riding boots and harangue us, Mussolini-style, underlit from a plinth.
Obama Frees His Mojo|Tina Brown|September 10, 2009|DAILY BEAST

The people, in the "Old South," were greatly agitated when Quincy closed his harangue.
Harper's New Monthly Magazine Vol. IV, No. 19, Dec 1851|Various
"I think that you should look to this, Mr. Gilmore," said the Marquis, completing his harangue.
The Vicar of Bullhampton|Anthony Trollope
I decided to harangue the chiefs, and as a preliminary I gave them the universal sign to sit down and parley.
The Adventures of Louis de Rougemont|Louis de Rougemont
Through this harangue Uncle Tobe worked on, outwardly composed.
From Place to Place|Irvin S. Cobb
As for Devlin, he was introduced accidentally at end of harangue.
Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 146, April 15, 1914|Various

British Dictionary definitions for harangue

harangue

/ (həˈræŋ) /

verb

to address (a person or crowd) in an angry, vehement, or forcefully persuasive way

noun

a loud, forceful, or angry speech

Derived forms of harangue

haranguer, noun

Word Origin for harangue

C15: from Old French, from Old Italian aringa public speech, probably of Germanic origin; related to Medieval Latin harenga; see harry, ring 1

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

单词	harangue
释义	harangue [ huh-rang ] / həˈræŋ / SEE SYNONYMS FOR harangue ON THESAURUS.COM noun a scolding or a long or intense verbal attack; diatribe. a long, passionate, and vehement speech, especially one delivered before a public gathering. any long, pompous speech or writing of a tediously hortatory or didactic nature; sermonizing lecture or discourse. verb (used with object), ha·rangued, ha·rangu·ing. to address in a harangue. verb (used without object), ha·rangued, ha·rangu·ing. to deliver a harangue. Origin of harangue First recorded in 1530–40; (noun) from Middle French harangue. from Italian ar(r)inga “speech, oration,” noun derivative of ar(r)ingare “to speak in public,” verbal derivative of aringo “public square,” from unattested Gothic hriggs “ring” (verb) from Middle French haranguer, from Italian ar(r)ingare;see ring¹ synonym study for harangue 2 See speech OTHER WORDS FROM harangue un·ha·rangued, adjective Words nearby harangue Harald V, haram, harambee, haramzada, haramzadi, harangue, Harappa, Harappan, Harar, Harare, harass Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for harangue Watch him unleash a magnificent, expletive-ridden rant—and be grateful for the Internet, where this harangue will live forever. 11 More Epic Anchor Flubs (Video)\|The Daily Beast Video\|December 24, 2013\|DAILY BEAST He used to harangue any of the young men in Homs not participating in protests, recalled Moutlak. A Syrian Rebel’s Firsthand Report on the Fighting and Bombing in Homs\|Katie Paul\|February 28, 2012\|DAILY BEAST The occasion was a gala dinner during which Pinter began to harangue some unfortunate guest for his political views. Antonia Fraser on Her Wild Marriage\|Amanda Foreman\|November 8, 2010\|DAILY BEAST I half-expected him to barnstorm out in riding boots and harangue us, Mussolini-style, underlit from a plinth. Obama Frees His Mojo\|Tina Brown\|September 10, 2009\|DAILY BEAST The people, in the "Old South," were greatly agitated when Quincy closed his harangue. Harper's New Monthly Magazine Vol. IV, No. 19, Dec 1851\|Various "I think that you should look to this, Mr. Gilmore," said the Marquis, completing his harangue. The Vicar of Bullhampton\|Anthony Trollope I decided to harangue the chiefs, and as a preliminary I gave them the universal sign to sit down and parley. The Adventures of Louis de Rougemont\|Louis de Rougemont Through this harangue Uncle Tobe worked on, outwardly composed. From Place to Place\|Irvin S. Cobb As for Devlin, he was introduced accidentally at end of harangue. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 146, April 15, 1914\|Various British Dictionary definitions for harangue harangue / (həˈræŋ) / verb to address (a person or crowd) in an angry, vehement, or forcefully persuasive way noun a loud, forceful, or angry speech Derived forms of harangue haranguer, noun Word Origin for harangue C15: from Old French, from Old Italian aringa public speech, probably of Germanic origin; related to Medieval Latin harenga; see harry, ring 1 Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to harangue tirade, jeremiad, spiel, discourse, oration, diatribe, screed, accost, buttonhole, philippic, declamation, speech, exhortation, address, hassle, sermon, spouting, declaim, orate, stump
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harangue

noun

verb (used with object), ha·rangued, ha·rangu·ing.

verb (used without object), ha·rangued, ha·rangu·ing.

Origin of harangue

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OTHER WORDS FROM harangue

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British Dictionary definitions for harangue

verb

noun

Derived forms of harangue

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