Lecture and Speechify

Lecture verb - To criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings.

Speechify and lecture are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Speechify" instead a verb "Lecture". informal substitute

Nearby Words: lecturer, lectured, lecturing, lector, lectureship

Speechify verb - Make speeches; hold forth, or harangue with a certain degree of formality.

Lecture and speechify are semantically related. You can use "Lecture" instead a verb "Speechify".