objurgation
objurgation · objurgations
A strong rebuke or scoldingA strong rebuke or scolding.
Meaning
1 senses(uncommon)A strong rebuke or scolding.
More definitions
- rebuking a person harshly
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
From Latin obiūrgō.From Latin obiūrgō.
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Forms
plural: objurgations| Singular | objurgation |
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regular
Synonyms
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Close in meaning
- rebuking a person harshly:chidingscoldingtongue-lashing