objurgates
/ˈɒbdʒərɡeɪts/
VERB
1. To rebuke or scold strongly
To reprimand, criticize, or scold someone severely for their behavior, actions, or failure to follow rules or expectations.
1.1. Formal reprimand and admonishment
To express strong disapproval of someone's conduct or mistakes through a serious or formal reprimand.
Synonyms
- admonishes
- castigates
- censures
- chastises
- rebukes
- reprimands
- reproaches
- reproves
- upbraids
- calls to account
Antonyms
Examples
- She frequently objurgates her team for any deviation from the established protocols.
- The principal regularly objurgates students caught cheating during exams.
- He objurgates anyone showing disregard for safety regulations in the workshop.
- The supervisor sternly objurgates employees arriving late for meetings.
- The coach habitually objurgates the players for neglecting practice sessions.
Related Words
- admonition
- reprimand
- reproof
- reproach
- censure
- castigation
- remonstrance
1.2. Harsh verbal scolding
To scold someone angrily or forcefully, often in a direct and confrontational manner.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- blesses
- compliments
- flatters
- praises
Related Words
- scolding
- tongue-lashing
- harangue
- verbal reprimand
- vituperation
1.3. Severe criticism and condemnation
To express harsh disapproval by publicly criticizing, denouncing, or disparaging someone's behavior or actions.
Synonyms
- belittles
- condemns
- criticizes
- denounces
- deprecates
- disparages
- flays
Antonyms
Related Words
- condemnation
- denunciation
- disapproval
- criticism
- disparagement
- excoriation