Harangue
hardhuh-RANG
noun/verb
Definition
A lengthy, aggressive speech; to lecture aggressively
Examples
“The manager's harangue about punctuality lasted over an hour.”
“She harangued the committee about their lack of progress.”
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GRE Tip
Harangue is a hard-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "tirade" or "diatribe" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "praise".
Related GRE Words
diatribe
A forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something
tirade
A long, angry speech of criticism or accusation
invective
Insulting, abusive, or highly critical language
decry
To publicly denounce or criticize
castigate
To criticize or reprimand severely
denigrate
To criticize unfairly; to disparage or belittle
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