objurgate

verb
/ˈɑːbdʒərˌɡeɪt/

Meaning

to scold or rebuke severely

Example Sentences

The teacher objurgated the student for being dishonest.

Synonyms

rebuke, scold, reprimand, chastise, reproach

Antonyms

praise, commend, approve

Collocations

objurgate harshly, objurgate publicly, objurgate for mistake

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