What is another word for monologize?
Pronunciation: [mˈɒnə͡ʊlˌɒd͡ʒa͡ɪz] (IPA) 
The word 'monologize' refers to the act of speaking for extended periods without listening to, or responding to, others. Some common synonyms for the word 'monologize' include soliloquize, lecture, sermonize, pontificate, and harangue. Other less commonly used synonyms for 'monologize' include orate, declaim, expatiate, and perorate. Each of these synonyms describes a form of speaking in which one person dominates the conversation or speech, often without giving others a chance to express their opinions or thoughts. Regardless of the synonym used, the act of monologizing is often seen as tiresome, self-indulgent, and self-important.
