Harangue

n.	1.	A speech addressed to a large public assembly; a popular oration; a loud address to a multitude; in a bad sense, a noisy or pompous speech; declamation; ranting. Gray-headed men and grave, with warriors mixed, Assemble, and harangues are heard. - Milton.
v. i.	1.	To make an harangue; to declaim. [imp. & p. p. Harangued (hå*răngd"); p. pr. & vb. n. Haranguing.]
v. t.	1.	To address by an harangue.

Noun	1.	harangue - a loud bombastic declamation expressed with strong emotion Synonyms: rant, ranting
Verb	1.	harangue - deliver a harangue to; address forcefully

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