objurgated
/ˈɒbdʒərɡeɪtɪd/
VERB
1. To rebuke or scold strongly
To have reprimanded, criticized, or scolded someone severely for their behavior, actions, or failure to meet expectations.
1.1. Strong reprimand and admonishment
To have expressed strong disapproval of someone's conduct or mistakes through a formal or forceful reprimand.
Synonyms
- admonished
- castigated
- censured
- chastised
- rebuked
- reprimanded
- reproached
- reproved
- upbraided
Antonyms
Examples
- The employee was sternly objurgated by the manager for violating company policies.
- The coach objurgated the team for their lack of effort during the crucial match.
- In the board meeting, the CEO objurgated members who failed to meet their targets.
- The teacher objurgated the students for their disruptive behavior, demanding better discipline.
- The captain objurgated the players for their lack of teamwork on the field.
Related Words
- admonition
- reprimand
- reproof
- reproach
- censure
- castigation
- accountability
- blame
1.2. Harsh verbal scolding
To have scolded or addressed someone angrily and severely, often in an informal or confrontational manner.
Synonyms
- bawled out
- berated
- chewed out
- dressed down
- jawed
- lambasted
- scolded
- told off
- lectured
Related Words
- scolding
- tongue-lashing
- harangue
- verbal reprimand
- vituperation
1.3. Severe criticism and condemnation
To have condemned or spoken critically about someone or something in a strongly disapproving way.
Synonyms
- condemned
- criticized
- denounced
- deprecated
- disparaged
- flayed
- reproached
Antonyms
Related Words
- condemnation
- denunciation
- disapproval
- criticism
- disparagement