noun
harangue
Harangue (noun) means an impassioned, disputatious public speech.
noun
1
An impassioned, disputatious public speech.
2
A tirade, harsh scolding or rant, whether spoken or written.
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Etymology
From Middle English arang and French harangue, from Old Italian aringa (modern Italian arringa) from aringare (“speak in public”) (modern Italian arringare), from aringo (“public assembly”), from Gothic *𐌷𐍂𐌹𐌲𐌲𐍃 (*hriggs) or a compound containing it, akin to Old High German hring (“ring”) (whence German Ring). Doublet of range, rank, ring, and rink.
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What is the meaning of harangue?
"harangue" (noun) means an impassioned, disputatious public speech.
What are the different meanings of harangue?
"harangue" has 2 main meanings: 1. An impassioned, disputatious public speech; 2. A tirade, harsh scolding or rant, whether spoken or written.