In the midst of a terrorist-induced crisis the United States has declared martial law. Privatized defense forces and a state-of-the-art drone patrol system now monitor citizens and locate any new terrorist activities.
-esque \-esque\ [F., fr. It. -isco. Cf. -ish.] A suffix of certain words from the French, Italian, and Spanish. It denotes manner or style; like; as, arabesque, after the manner of the Arabs.
The definition of a harangue is a long and intense verbal attack or a long and passionate speech. 1  An example of harangue is a speech that sharply criticizes a political practice. 2  An example of harangue is a speech that professes an intense love for someone.