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

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

From Washington Times • Jun. 8, 2023

In an April 21 court filing, McDonald's lawyers said mediation to settle Allen's $10 billion lawsuit has been unsuccessful, and accused Allen of trying to "harass and harangue McDonald's into an unmerited resolution."

From Reuters • May 8, 2023

When he stands at the door of his hut, shouting insults at his neighbors in a loud harangue, he is city addressing another city.

From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas