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What is another word for Objurgated?

Pronunciation: [ˈɒbd͡ʒəɡˌe͡ɪtɪd] (IPA)

Objurgated is a harsh word to describe scolding, criticizing, or admonishing someone severely. There are several synonyms that can be used to tone down the severity of objurgated. Censure, berate, rebuke, chastise, and reprimand are a few of them, which implies disapproval or disrepute but not as severely as objurgate. Scold, reprove, upbraid, admonish, and chide also identify the act of correcting someone's behavior or action, but not as strongly as objurgated. Furthermore, criticise, denounce, discredit, and condemn are also some words that are relatable to objurgated but hold less emotional charge.
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When he saw his servant he rushed forward, and pressing the paper on him Objurgated him, in tones which induced Ali to think that something awful had happened, to hurry up and get the whale-boat ready to go immediately-at once, at once-after Captain Lingard.
"An Outcast of the Islands"
Joseph Conrad
Another spouse of the moment was wanted, to be wooed, Objurgated, and regretted.
"The Short Works of George Meredith"
George Meredith Last Updated: March 7, 2009
Taking the paper from his pocket, and borrowing the idea he had just Objurgated in his son, he turned it towards the dull glow of the stove and attempted to read it.
"A First Family of Tasajara"
Bret Harte

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