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- [ob-jer-geyt, uh b-jur-geyt]
- /ˈɒb dʒərˌgeɪt, əbˈdʒɜr geɪt/
- /ˈɒb.dʒə.ɡeɪt/
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- [ob-jer-geyt, uh b-jur-geyt]
- /ˈɒb dʒərˌgeɪt, əbˈdʒɜr geɪt/
Definitions of objurgate word
- verb with object objurgate to reproach or denounce vehemently; upbraid harshly; berate sharply. 1
- noun objurgate Rebuke severely; scold. 1
- verb objurgate to scold or reprimand 0
- verb transitive objurgate to chide vehemently; upbraid sharply; rebuke; berate 0
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Origin of objurgate
First appearance:
before 1610 One of the 40% oldest English words
1610-20; < Latin objūrgātus, past participle of objūrgāre to rebuke, equivalent to ob- ob- + jūrgāre, jurigāre to rebuke, equivalent to jūr- (stem of jūs) law + -ig-, combining form of agere to drive, do + -ātus -ate1
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Parts of speech for Objurgate
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
objurgate popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
objurgate usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for objurgate
verb objurgate
- berate — If you berate someone, you speak to them angrily about something they have done wrong.
- castigate — If you castigate someone or something, you speak to them angrily or criticize them severely.
- censure — If you censure someone for something that they have done, you tell them that you strongly disapprove of it.
- chastise — If you chastise someone, you speak to them angrily or punish them for something wrong that they have done.
- chide — If you chide someone, you speak to them angrily because they have done something wicked or foolish.
Antonyms for objurgate
verb objurgate
- approve — If you approve of an action, event, or suggestion, you like it or are pleased about it.
- compliment — A compliment is a polite remark that you say to someone to show that you like their appearance, appreciate their qualities, or approve of what they have done.
- flatter — to make flat.
- forgive — to grant pardon for or remission of (an offense, debt, etc.); absolve.
- laud — to praise; extol.
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