MeanOF

lecture

- noun (n)

Meaning: lesson, speech

Synonyms: address allocution chalk talk discourse disquisition harangue instruction oration pep talk pitch soapbox spiel talk
- noun (n)

Meaning: speech of criticism

Synonyms: castigation censure chiding dressing-down going-over harangue moralism preaching preachment rebuke reprimand reproof scolding sermon talking-to telling off
- verb (v)

Meaning: give a lesson, speech

- verb (v)

Meaning: criticize lengthily

Synonyms: admonish berate chide exprobate flay give going-over give piece of mind moralize preach rank on rate reprimand reprove scold sermonize tell off
Antonyms: praise

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