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verb
To object to something vociferously; to rail against in speech.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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verb
To recite, e.g., poetry, in a theatrical way; to speak for rhetorical display; to speak pompously, noisily, or theatrically; bemouth; to make an empty speech; to rehearse trite arguments in debate; to rant.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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verb
To speak rhetorically; to make a formal speech or oration; specifically, to recite a speech, poem, etc., in public as a rhetorical exercise; to practice public speaking.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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verb
To disclaim, disavow.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: proscribed
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verb
speak against in an impassioned manner
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: inveigh
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Broader terms: protest
verb
recite in elocution
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: recite
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: perform, execute, do
Narrower terms: elocute, perorate, scan
History
From Middle French declamer, from Latin dēclāmō.
Across languages
19 source translations are retained for this English entry.
