saarnata — meaning in English
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English meaning
- harangue noun An impassioned, disputatious public speech.
- obsess verb To think about someone or something constantly, to the point where it takes over your mind.
- orate verb To speak formally; to give a speech.
- pontificate noun The status or term of office of a pontiff or pontifex.
- preach verb To deliver a religious message or sermon, usually in public.
Senses
saarnata is used for these senses in English:
- get on someone's case (informal) To lecture, berate, or complain to somebody, especially to find fault or criticize.
- harangue (ambitransitive) To give a forceful and lengthy lecture or criticism to someone.
- obsess (intransitive, colloquial, construed with over) To think or talk obsessively about.
- orate To speak passionately; to preach for or against something.
- pontificate (intransitive) To speak in a patronizing, supercilious or pompous manner, especially at length.
harangue — full definition
- noun An impassioned, disputatious public speech.
- noun A tirade, harsh scolding or rant, whether spoken or written.