Objurgatory
[ob-jer-geyt, uh b-jur-geyt] /ˈɒb dʒərˌgeɪt, əbˈdʒɜr geɪt/
verb (used with object), objurgated, objurgating.
1.
to reproach or denounce vehemently; upbraid harshly; berate sharply.
/ˈɒbdʒəˌɡeɪt/
verb
1.
(transitive) to scold or reprimand
verb
to express strong disapproval; to criticize severely
Word Origin
Latin objurgare ‘to rebuke’
v.
1610s, from Latin obiurgatus, past participle of obiurgare “to chide, rebuke,” from ob- (see ob-) + iurgare “to quarrel, scold,” from phrase iure agere “to deal in a lawsuit,” from ablative of ius “right; law; suit” (see just (adj.)) + agere “to do, act, set in motion” (see act (n.)). Related: Objurgatory.
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