talk at
Speak without listening
To talk at someone is to speak in their direction without genuine exchange—lecturing, monologuing, or delivering words without inviting response.
The phrase implies one-sided communication where the speaker isn't interested in dialogue: He doesn't talk to his kids, he talks at them.
Distinguished from talking *to* or *with*, which suggest actual conversation.
Uninterrupted solo address
- one-sidedUnfairly weighted toward one
- preachDeliver religious discourse
- sermonClergy's worship address
- rantAngry prolonged outburst
harangue · tirade · pontificate · condescend · patronize · drone · ramble · soapbox
monologue
Uninterrupted solo address
- one-sidedUnfairly weighted toward one
- preachDeliver religious discourse
- sermonClergy's worship address
rant · harangue · tirade · pontificate · condescend · patronize · drone · ramble · soapbox · didactic
accusation
Claim someone did wrong
criticize · attack · aggressive · hostile · defensive · argument · shouting · yelling · finger-pointing · reproach