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objurgation

ob·jur·gate
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ob-jer-geyt, uh b-jur-geyt]
    • /ˈɒb dʒərˌgeɪt, əbˈdʒɜr geɪt/
    • /ˌɒb.dʒə.ˈɡeɪʃ.n̩/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ob-jer-geyt, uh b-jur-geyt]
    • /ˈɒb dʒərˌgeɪt, əbˈdʒɜr geɪt/

Definitions of objurgation word

  • verb with object objurgation to reproach or denounce vehemently; upbraid harshly; berate sharply. 1
  • noun objurgation Strong rebuke; strong scolding. 1

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Origin of objurgation

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 Objurgation

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

objurgation 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 66% 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.

objurgation usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for objurgation

noun objurgation

  • condemnation — Condemnation is the act of saying that something or someone is very bad and unacceptable.
  • criticism — the analysis or evaluation of a work of art, literature, etc
  • accusation — If you make an accusation against someone, you criticize them or express the belief that they have done something wrong.
  • animadversion — criticism or censure
  • arraignment — Arraignment is when someone is brought before a court of law to answer a particular charge.

Antonyms for objurgation

noun objurgation

  • acquittal — Acquittal is a formal declaration in a court of law that someone who has been accused of a crime is innocent.
  • approval — If you win someone's approval for something that you ask for or suggest, they agree to it.
  • commendation — the act or an instance of commending; praise
  • 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.
  • endorsement — An act of giving one's public approval or support to someone or something.

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