The difference between Harangue and Oration

When used as nouns, harangue means an impassioned, disputatious public speech, whereas oration means a formal, often ceremonial speech.

When used as verbs, harangue means to give a forceful and lengthy lecture or criticism to someone, whereas oration means to deliver an oration.

check bellow for the other definitions of Harangue and Oration

  1. Harangue as a noun:

    An impassioned, disputatious public speech.

  2. Harangue as a noun:

    A tirade, harsh scolding or rant, whether spoken or written.

    Examples:

    "She gave her son a harangue about the dangers of playing in the street."

    "The priest took thirty minutes to deliver his harangue on timeliness, making the entire service run late."

  1. Harangue as a verb (ambitransitive):

    To give a forceful and lengthy lecture or criticism to someone.

    Examples:

    "The angry motorist leapt from his car to harangue the other driver."

  1. Oration as a noun:

    A formal, often ceremonial speech.

    Examples:

    "a funeral oration; an impassioned oration; to make / deliver / pronounce an oration"

  2. Oration as a noun (jocular):

    A lengthy speech or argument in a private setting.

  3. Oration as a noun (Catholicism):

    A specific form of short, solemn prayer said by the president of the liturgical celebration on behalf of the people.

  1. Oration as a verb:

    To deliver an oration; to speak.

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