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objurgated

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Definition of objurgated word

  • noun objurgated Simple past tense and past participle of objurgate. 1

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Parts of speech for Objurgated

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

objurgated popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for objurgated

verb objurgated

  • berated — to scold; rebuke: He berated them in public.
  • castigated — Simple past tense and past participle of castigate.
  • censured — strong or vehement expression of disapproval: The newspapers were unanimous in their censure of the tax proposal.
  • chastised — to discipline, especially by corporal punishment.
  • chid — to express disapproval of; scold; reproach: The principal chided the children for their thoughtless pranks.

Antonyms for objurgated

verb objurgated

  • approved — An approved method or course of action is officially accepted as appropriate in a particular situation.
  • complimented — Simple past tense and past participle of compliment.
  • flattered — to try to please by complimentary remarks or attention.
  • forgave — simple past tense of forgive.
  • lauded — to praise; extol.

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