Definition of "harangue" in English

noun

1. An impassioned, disputatious public speech.

2. A tirade, harsh scolding or rant, whether spoken or written.

   • She gave her son a harangue about the dangers of playing in the street.
   • The priest took thirty minutes to deliver his harangue on timeliness, making the entire service run late.

verb

1. (ambitransitive) To give a forceful and lengthy lecture or criticism to someone.

   • The angry motorist leapt from his car to harangue the other driver.