sermonner — meaning in English

English meaning

• harangue noun An impassioned, disputatious public speech.
• upbraid verb To criticize severely.

Senses

sermonner is used for these senses in English:

• harangue (ambitransitive) To give a forceful and lengthy lecture or criticism to someone.
• upbraid (obsolete, followed by "to" before the object) To object or urge as a matter of reproach

harangue — full definition

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

upbraid — full definition

1. verb To criticize severely.
2. verb To charge with something wrong or disgraceful; to reproach
3. verb To treat with contempt.
4. verb To object or urge as a matter of reproach

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