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haranguing

 

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Verb harangue has 1 sense
  1. harangue - deliver a harangue to; address forcefully
    --1 is one way to
    address, speak
    Derived forms: noun haranguer1, noun harangue1
    Sample sentence:
    Somebody ----s somebody

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Haranguing

Definition

Haranguing, as a verb, refers to the act of addressing a group of people or an individual in a forceful, passionate, and often aggressive manner.

Sense 1: Part of Speech - Verb (Present Participle)

1.1. To deliver a long, passionate, and forceful speech or lecture to a group or individual.

1.2. To criticize or berate someone in a vehement and persistent manner.

Example Sentences:

1.1. The politician kept haranguing the crowd with promises of change and progress.

1.2. My mother-in-law constantly harangues me about my career choices.

Sense 2: Part of Speech - Noun

2.1. A forceful, vehement, and long-winded speech or address.

2.2. A passionate and persistent criticism or verbal attack.

Example Sentences:

2.1. The dictator's haranguing was met with deafening applause from the loyal followers.

2.2. I couldn't handle my sister's haranguing about my fashion sense any longer.

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