paasata — meaning in English
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English meaning
- demagogue noun A political leader who wins support by stirring up popular fears, resentments and prejudices rather than by reasoned argument.
- harangue noun A forceful public speech that argues strongly for something.
- orate verb To speak in a formal way or deliver a speech.
- rant verb To speak or complain loudly and at length, often in anger.
- spout noun A narrow tube or opening that liquid pours out of.
Senses
paasata is used for these senses in English:
- demagogue (intransitive, and, transitive) To speak or act in the manner of a demagogue; to speak about (an issue) in the manner of a demagogue.
- harangue (ambitransitive) To give a forceful and lengthy lecture or criticism to someone.
- orate To speak passionately; to preach for or against something.
- spout (intransitive) To speak tediously or pompously.
- talk at To speak with (someone) without truly listening to their response or interacting meaningfully.
demagogue — full definition
- noun A political leader who wins support by stirring up popular fears, resentments and prejudices rather than by reasoned argument.
- verb To treat an issue in a deliberately inflammatory way in order to win support.
harangue — full definition
- noun A forceful public speech that argues strongly for something.
- noun A long, angry telling-off, spoken or written.
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