harangue

Example Sentences

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For most Americans, it’s common sense: You don’t harangue your coworkers because of personal beliefs and behaviors, just because they’re different from yours.

From Salon • Aug. 1, 2025

The police arrive, and the locals harangue them for doing too little.

From BBC • Aug. 2, 2024

They listened stoically to committee members — some of whom have medical degrees but none any evident expertise in scientific research — harangue them about supposed flaws in their scientific methods.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 11, 2023

“We will not allow Red Rose Rescue to harass and harangue New Yorkers with their outrageous militant tactics.”

From Washington Times • Jun. 8, 2023

He sat sidewise in an empty seat across the aisle from me and began to harangue two brothers behind him.

From "Black Like Me" by John Howard Griffin