Simple Definition of harangue

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harangue

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noun

plural harangues
: a forceful or angry speech
He delivered a long harangue about the evils of popular culture.

harangue

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verb

harangues; harangued; haranguing
: to speak to (someone) in a forceful or angry way : to deliver a harangue to (someone)
He harangued us for hours about the evils of popular culture.

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“Harangue.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/harangue. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.

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