oration vs rant

oration

noun
  • A lengthy speech or argument in a private setting. 

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

  • A formal, often ceremonial speech. 

verb
  • To deliver an oration; to speak. 

rant

noun
  • A wild, emotional, and sometimes incoherent articulation. 

  • A criticism done by ranting. 

  • A type of dance step usually performed in clogs, and particularly (but not exclusively) associated with the English North West Morris tradition. The rant step consists of alternately bringing one foot across and in front of the other and striking the ground, with the other foot making a little hop. 

verb
  • To speak or shout at length in uncontrollable anger. 

  • To dance rant steps. 

  • To disseminate one's own opinions in a - typically - one-sided, strong manner. 

  • To criticize by ranting. 

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