Declaim

v. i.	1.	To speak rhetorically; to make a formal speech or oration; to harangue; specifically, to recite a speech, poem, etc., in public as a rhetorical exercise; to practice public speaking; as, the students declaim twice a week. [imp. & p. p. Declaimed (dė*klāmd"); p. pr. & vb. n. Declaiming.]
	2.	To speak for rhetorical display; to speak pompously, noisily, or theatrically; to make an empty speech; to rehearse trite arguments in debate; to rant. Grenville seized the opportunity to declaim on the repeal of the stamp act. - Bancroft.
v. t.	1.	To utter in public; to deliver in a rhetorical or set manner.
	2.	To defend by declamation; to advocate loudly.

Verb	1.	declaim - recite in elocution Synonyms: recite
	2.	declaim - speak against in an impassioned manner; "he declaimed against the wasteful ways of modern society" Synonyms: inveigh

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