haranguer

9.9

A person who gives loud, angry speeches to a crowd

noun
/həˈræŋɡər/

: orador

During the debate, the haranguer delivered an impassioned speech that captivated the audience.

Examples

There's too much going on with things to do for me to recognize my limitations, or maybe I'm too busy being a haranguer.

Blog text (18)
He arrives as a supplanter to replace stale wisdom with fresh, and begins by rebuking Job's haranguers for their dogma of mechanical tit for tat.

Academic text (1998)
The haranguer stood on the corner, passionately speaking about the need for social change.
As a political leader, she was known as a skilled haranguer who could rally crowds with her powerful oratory.

Synonyms

loudmouth

vsharanguer

Offensive

21 6.7

A person who talks too much, often loudly, and reveals private things

is specifically a forceful public speech aimed at attacking or persuading listeners

yeller

vsharanguer

9 8.2

A person who shouts loudly to get attention

is a forceful angry speech meant to persuade, not merely get attention

shouter

vsharanguer

2 3.9

A person who speaks very loudly to be heard

is a structured loud public speech, not just raising voice to be heard

ranter

vsharanguer

Informal

1 7.8

A person who speaks loudly and angrily and complains a lot

is a public speaker who gives a loud angry address in crowds

tub-thumper

vsharanguer

Offensive

9.8

A person who shouts about a cause to get people to agree

is used for any loud angry public speech, not only cause promotion

vociferator

vsharanguer

Formal

9.9

A person who shouts loudly to protest or attract attention

is focused on giving a forceful public angry speech beyond mere protest

raver

vsharanguer

Archaic

8.3

A person who shouts in a violent or angry way when talking

is a deliberate public speech delivered with force rather than uncontrolled outburst

bull-thrower

vsharanguer

Offensive

9.9

A person who says things in a direct, often rude way and does not listen

is a public forceful speech rather than just blunt private discussion

clammer

vsharanguer

8.8

A person who makes loud demands in protest

is a forceful public speech made to address listeners, not only noise or demand

blusterer

vsharanguer

9.0

A person who speaks loudly and brags, often saying things they should not

is directed at criticizing or angrily persuading others rather than boasting

bawler

vsharanguer

8.8

A person who shouts in a loud harsh voice

is a purposeful angry public address rather than mere loud harsh vocalizing

bellower

vsharanguer

8.0

A person who shouts in a very loud voice

is an angry public speech with intent to persuade or attack listeners

How Forceful

haranguer

9.9

demagogue

19 9.3

orator

Formal

17 6.8

speaker

478 2.1

lecturer

42 3.1

Surface Forms

haranguer singular

haranguers plural

Morphology

haranguer = harangue (transparent) = harangue + er

Regular agentive formation from the verb 'harangue' plus '-er' yields 'person who harangues', a directly derivable meaning for learners.

Etymology

The word haranguer comes from older French and Italian words like harangue, meaning 'a speech to a crowd'. So a haranguer is someone who gives a long, loud, and often angry speech to try to persuade or move people.