Definitions

1. noun

a long, pompous, or tedious speech or sermon, especially one that is intended to persuade or convince someone of something

“The politician’s lengthy harangue about the economy failed to sway the audience.”

2. verb

to speak or talk at length in a pompous or tedious manner

“The professor harangued the students with a dull lecture about the history of literature.”

3. verb

to scold or lecture someone in a loud and angry manner

“She was harangued by her teacher for not completing her homework on time.”