sermon — meaning in English

English meaning

• harangue noun An impassioned, disputatious public speech.
• sermon noun A talk given during a religious service, usually on a moral or spiritual theme.

Senses

sermon is used for these senses in English:

• harangue A tirade, harsh scolding or rant, whether spoken or written.

harangue — full definition

1. noun An impassioned, disputatious public speech.
2. noun A tirade, harsh scolding or rant, whether spoken or written.

sermon — full definition

1. noun A talk given during a religious service, usually on a moral or spiritual theme.
2. noun A long, moralising talk that scolds or lectures someone.

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