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Objurgation: meaning, definitions and examples

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objurgation

 

[ หŒรคb-jษ™r-หˆgฤ-shษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

verbal reprimand

Objurgation refers to a strong reprimand or scolding, which is often delivered in a harsh or demanding manner. It typically involves expressing disapproval or criticism towards someone's actions or behavior. This term is used in formal contexts and can be associated with authoritative figures like parents, teachers, or bosses. The goal of objurgation is usually to correct behavior rather than simply express displeasure.

Synonyms

castigation, rebuke, reprimand, scolding, upbraiding

Examples of usage

  • The teacher's objurgation left the student speechless.
  • He received a severe objurgation from his manager.
  • Her objurgation was unexpected and left everyone in the room silent.

Translations

Translations of the word "objurgation" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น repreensรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคฟเค‚เคฆเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Tadel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ teguran

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะพัะฐะดะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ upomnienie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ž้›ฃ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rรฉprimande

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ reprimenda

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท azarlama

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์งˆ์ฑ…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ูˆู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ napomenutรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ napomenutie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ดฃๅค‡

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ opominjanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รกminning

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตัะบะตั€ั‚ะฟะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒคแƒ แƒ—แƒฎแƒ˜แƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™nqid

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ reprimenda

Word origin

The term 'objurgation' has its roots in the late Latin word 'objurgatio', which means 'a rebuke or reprimand'. This Latin term is derived from 'objurgare', meaning 'to rebuke' or 'to scold', which itself comes from a combination of 'ob-' (against) and 'jurgare' (to quarrel). Objurgation entered the English language in the 17th century, and it was used to describe a more severe form of reprimand than simple criticism. Over the centuries, the word has retained its meaning related to strong verbal chastisement, often implying a sense of authority in the speaker's tone or demeanor. Although less commonly used in everyday conversation, it persists in literature and legal contexts where formal reprimands are discussed.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,436, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.