lecture
lec-ture
noun
A formal talk given to a group, often at a university or college.
"The professor gave a lecture on British history."
noun
A long, serious talk given to someone criticising their behaviour.
"My mum gave me a lecture about my messy room."
verb
To criticise someone's behaviour or actions in a long, serious way.
"Don't lecture me about my life choices."
verb
To deliver a formal talk to a group, typically in an academic setting.
"She will lecture on modern art next Tuesday."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: speech, talking to, public lecture, talk, lecturing, lambaste, berate, chew up, reprimand, trounce, remonstrate, dress down