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- [ob-jer-geyt, uh b-jur-geyt]
- /ˈɒb dʒərˌgeɪt, əbˈdʒɜr geɪt/
- /ɒb.ˈdʒɜː.ɡə.tə.rɪ/
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- [ob-jer-geyt, uh b-jur-geyt]
- /ˈɒb dʒərˌgeɪt, əbˈdʒɜr geɪt/
Definitions of objurgatory word
- verb with object objurgatory to reproach or denounce vehemently; upbraid harshly; berate sharply. 1
- noun objurgatory Strongly rebuking or scolding. 1
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Origin of objurgatory
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 Objurgatory
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
objurgatory 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 52% 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.
objurgatory usage trend in Literature
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