haranguer
Noun: A person who delivers a harangue; a public speaker who gives a loud, forceful, or angry speech, often in a lengthy, passionate, and critical manner aimed at persuading or criticizing an audience.
The term "haranguer" specifically describes the person who is speaking. It carries a connotation of the speech being aggressive, bombastic, or vehement. It is often used in contexts involving political rallies, protests, or any situation where someone is addressing a crowd with intense emotion.
- The political haranguer captivated the square with his fiery condemnation of the government's policies.
- She was known as a relentless haranguer, using her speeches to mobilize workers for the strike.
- The crowd grew restless as the haranguer continued his tirade well past the allotted time.
- The word can be used metaphorically to describe someone who lectures or scolds in an overly forceful way, even in a private setting.
- At family dinners, my uncle transforms into a moral haranguer, lecturing everyone about their life choices.
- Harangue (noun/verb): The forceful speech itself, or the act of delivering such a speech.
- Noun: He launched into a long harangue about civic duty.
- Verb: The manager harangued the team for their poor performance.
- Haranguing (noun/gerund): The act of delivering a harangue.
- The constant haranguing from the protesters could be heard from inside the building.
- Demagogue, ranter, rabble-rouser, soapbox orator, tub-thumper (informal), spellbinder.
- Conciliator, moderator, diplomat; a quiet or soft-spoken speaker.
While a "haranguer" is a type of public speaker, the term is not neutral. It typically implies criticism of the speaker's style, suggesting the speech is overly long, aggressive, or lacking in substantive argument despite its emotional force. It is less formal than "orator" and more negative than "speaker."
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a public speaker who delivers a loud or forceful or angry speech