Harangue

[ huh-rang ]

noun

  1. a lengthy and aggressive speech.

verb

2. lecture (someone) at length in an aggressive and critical manner.

Examples of harangue in a sentence:

  • Even though the members of the church were falling asleep, the minister continued his harangue on the evils of society.
  • In an effort to recruit warriors, the tribal leader made a harangue about one of the neighboring tribes.