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harangue

/həˈræŋ/
noun
  1. A long, angry, and forceful speech, often criticizing or lecturing someone.
    • The coach gave a harangue to the team after their terrible performance.
    • Her harangue about the state of the kitchen lasted twenty minutes.
    • We had to sit through a harangue from the boss about being late.
Synonyms
lecturetiradediatriberant
Antonyms
compliment
verb
  1. To lecture or criticize someone in a loud, angry, and lengthy way.
    • The politician harangued the crowd for nearly an hour.
    • She harangued the committee for ignoring the community's needs.
    • My dad harangued me about leaving my dirty dishes in the sink.
Synonyms
berate
Antonyms
praise
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