Sentence:  He <WSD>inveighed</WSD> against the folly of making oneself liable for the debts of others; vented many bitter execrations against the brother; and concluded with wishing something could be done for the unfortunate family. 
Meaning of the word marked with <WSD> tags:  or occasionally (about), formerly also with (on), (at), (upon) To complain loudly, to give voice to one's censure or criticism (from 16th c.)