objurgate

/'ɔbdʤə:geit/

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Word: Objurgate

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To objurgate means to criticize someone very strongly or to express strong disapproval of their actions or behavior. It’s a way of scolding or reprimanding someone for something they did wrong.

Usage Instructions:

• Use "objurgate" when you want to describe a situation where someone is being sharply criticized or scolded.
• It's often used in formal or literary contexts rather than in everyday conversation.

Example Sentences:

1. The teacher objurgated the student for not completing his homework on time.
2. After the scandal, the politician was objurgated by the media for his unethical behavior.

Advanced Usage:

• You might find "objurgate" used in legal or academic writing where strong criticism is necessary.
• It can also be used in literary works to describe characters who are reprimanding others in a dramatic way.

Word Variants:

• Objurgation (noun): The act of strongly criticizing or scolding.
  • Example: The objurgation of the team after their loss was harsh but necessary.
• Objurgatory (adjective): Relating to scolding or reprimanding.
  • Example: His objurgatory tone made everyone uncomfortable.

Different Meanings:

While "objurgate" mainly focuses on criticism, it can also imply a sense of disappointment or disapproval regarding someone's actions.

Synonyms:

• Reprimand
• Scold
• Chastise
• Censure
• Rebuke
• Condemn

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• Although there aren't direct idioms or phrasal verbs specifically related to "objurgate," you can use phrases like "give someone a talking-to" or "tell someone off" as informal alternatives that convey a similar meaning of scolding or reprimanding.

Summary:

In summary, "objurgate" is a strong verb used to describe the act of harshly criticizing someone for their actions.

Academic

Verb

1. censure severely
   • She chastised him for his insensitive remarks
2. express strong disapproval of
   • We condemn the racism in South Africa
   • These ideas were reprobated

Synonyms

• chastise
• castigate
• chasten
• correct
• condemn
• reprobate
• decry
• excoriate