The difference between Harangue and Polemic

When used as nouns, harangue means an impassioned, disputatious public speech, whereas polemic means a person who writes in support of one opinion, doctrine, or system, in opposition to another.

Harangue is also verb with the meaning: to give a forceful and lengthy lecture or criticism to someone.

Polemic is also adjective with the meaning: having the characteristics of a polemic.

check bellow for the other definitions of Harangue and Polemic

  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. Polemic as a noun:

    A person who writes in support of one opinion, doctrine, or system, in opposition to another; one skilled in polemics; a controversialist; a disputant.

  2. Polemic as a noun:

    An argument or controversy.

  3. Polemic as a noun:

    A strong verbal or written attack on someone or something.

  1. Polemic as an adjective:

    Having the characteristics of a polemic.

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