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Objurgate: meaning, definitions and examples

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objurgate

 

[ əbˈdʒɜːrɡeɪt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

formal reprimand

To objurgate means to scold or rebuke someone harshly. It usually implies a strong expression of disapproval or criticism towards someone's actions or behavior.

Synonyms

admonish, rebuke, reprimand, scold

Examples of usage

  • The teacher objurgated the student for his lack of effort.
  • She was objurgated by her boss for the mistakes in the report.
  • During the meeting, the manager objurgated the team for missing deadlines.

Translations

Translations of the word "objurgate" in other languages:

🇵🇹 repreender

🇮🇳 डांटना

🇩🇪 tadeln

🇮🇩 memarahi

🇺🇦 докоряти

🇵🇱 naganywać

🇯🇵 叱責する

🇫🇷 réprimander

🇪🇸 reprender

🇹🇷 azarlamak

🇰🇷 꾸짖다

🇸🇦 لوم

🇨🇿 napomínat

🇸🇰 napomínať

🇨🇳 训斥

🇸🇮 opominjati

🇮🇸 áminna

🇰🇿 сыйламау

🇬🇪 გაფრთხილება

🇦🇿 qınamaq

🇲🇽 reñir

Etymology

The word 'objurgate' derives from the Latin word 'objurgāre', which means 'to reproach' or 'to chide'. 'Objurgāre' itself is composed of two parts: 'ob-', meaning 'against', and 'jurgāre', meaning 'to rebuke'. The term was introduced into English in the 17th century and has maintained its formal tone, often used in literary or scholarly contexts. Its usage reflects a degree of seriousness when addressing someone's negative behavior. Over time, 'objurgate' has been utilized in various forms of writing, particularly in legal and academic discourse, highlighting its connotative clash between authority and accountability.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,174, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.