Definitions for: Declaim

[v] speak against, in an impassioned manner; "he declaimed against the wasteful ways of modern society"
[v] recite in elocution

Webster (1913) Definition: De*claim", v. i. [imp. & p. p. Declaimed; p. pr. &
vb. n. Declaiming.] [L. declamare; de- + clamare to cry
out: cf. F. d['e]clamer. See Claim.]
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.

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.

De*claim", v. t.
1. To utter in public; to deliver in a rhetorical or set
manner.

2. To defend by declamation; to advocate loudly. [Obs.]
``Declaims his cause.'' --South.

Synonyms: inveigh, recite

See Also: do, elocute, execute, mouth, perform, perorate, protest, scan, speak, talk, utter, verbalise, verbalize

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