First Known Use: 15th century
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objurgation
noun ob·jur·ga·tion \ˌäb-jər-ˈgā-shən\
Definition of OBJURGATION
: a harsh rebuke
— ob·jur·gate \ˈäb-jər-ˌgāt\ transitive verb
— ob·jur·ga·to·ry \əb-ˈjər-gə-ˌtȯr-ē\ adjective
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Origin of OBJURGATION
Middle English objurgacyon, from Middle French or Latin; Middle French objurgation, from Latin objurgation-, objurgatio, from objurgare to scold, blame, from ob- against + jurgare to quarrel, literally, to take to law, from jur-, jus law + -igare (from agere to lead) — more at ob-, just, agent
Related to OBJURGATION
- Synonyms
- commination, condemnation, denunciation, excoriation, censure, rebuke, reprimand, reproach, reproof, riot act, stricture
- Antonyms
- citation, commendation, endorsement (also indorsement)
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