Haranguing
/həˈræŋɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v. (ger.)) Present participle of harangue; to deliver a forceful or lengthy verbal attack or speech, often in a critical or aggressive manner.
The lawyer was haranguing the witness to extract a confession.
Forms
- harangue
- harangued
- harangues
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Commentary
'Haranguing' typically implies a vigorous, often aggressive speech or criticism, useful in describing courtroom rhetoric or zealous advocacy.
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