haranguing

present participle of harangue
1
as in lecturing
to give a formal often extended talk on a subject the eminent professor harangued for three hours on his favorite subject, the clash of East and West

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2
as in speaking
to talk as if giving an important and formal speech a talk-show guest using the interviewer's questions as an opportunity to harangue on a variety of pet peeves

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Verb
  • At least half of the shows in the study had at least one Orthodox character in a speaking role.
    William Earl, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
  • This abstract design reminds us of a sushi platter which is definitely speaking to our stomach.
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 30 Nov. 2024
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  • As this all unfolds in court, the people are talking.
    Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Dec. 2024
  • There was only the sound of talking in the background.
    Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • This week’s Liberal Media Scream features the co-founder of Axios ranting about billionaire Elon Musk and his comments on X about being part of the news media.
    Paul Bedard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 25 Nov. 2024
  • But Oliver becomes increasingly agitated, ranting and pacing.
    Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • In the sermon, Bishop Jakes was describing his love of preaching.
    Remy Tumin, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
  • The pressure of incessant positivity proved too much for him personally, but preaching radical kindness had a positive effect on those around him.
    Ben Travers, IndieWire, 16 Oct. 2024
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