objurgation

9.9

A strong angry criticism that someone gives to another person

noun
/ˌɑbʤərˈɡeɪʃən/

Formal

: reprensión

After hearing the manager's objurgation about the missed deadlines, the team worked overtime to improve their performance.

Examples

The teacher's objurgation of the student's repeated mistakes left the class silent and shocked.
By dint of perseverance, in frantic protest and reckless objurgation, I finally secured a cup of rather cold and bitter tea and a bit of dingy bread.

Blog text (22)
His objurgation during the meeting highlighted the serious issues with the project that needed immediate attention.

Synonyms

condemnation

vsobjurgation

56 5.5

A strong statement saying someone or something is wrong

is a direct harsh reproach aimed at correcting behaviour rather than judging

rebuke

vsobjurgation

22 6.8

A strong comment that shows disapproval of someone's actions

is generally harsher and more severe in tone than that sharp criticism

scolding

vsobjurgation

7 3.3

A strong angry talk that tells someone they did something wrong

is a harsh expression of disapproval that can be delivered in different forms

deprecation

vsobjurgation

6 7.3

Saying negative things about yourself to make praise seem less important

is a harsh expression of disapproval aimed outward rather than inward self blame

tongue-lashing

vsobjurgation

Informal

5 7.6

A strong angry talk that scolds someone for a mistake

is a strong expression of disapproval that may be less emotionally charged

opprobrium

vsobjurgation

Formal

3 9.9

Strong public shame and criticism for doing something very wrong

is a direct harsh expression aimed at reprimanding rather than public shaming

berating

vsobjurgation

1 6.3

A strong angry talk that tells someone they did something wrong

is a severe expression of disapproval not limited to speech

castigation

vsobjurgation

Formal

1 9.0

Severe criticism or punishment using harsh words

is a harsh verbal expression aimed at reproving rather than punishing

chiding

vsobjurgation

1 7.2

A talk that tells someone they did something wrong, often angrily

is more consistently severe and stronger than that variable reproach

upbraiding

vsobjurgation

1 8.5

A harsh telling off given for a serious mistake

is a general severe expression rather than specifically corrective speech

excoriation

vsobjurgation

Formal

1 9.1

Very strong criticism that openly attacks a person

is a severe reproach focused more on private admonition than public censure

reprobation

vsobjurgation

1 9.5

A strong moral disapproval from other people

is a severe personal reproach focused on correction rather than moral judgement

obloquy

vsobjurgation

Literature

1 9.9

A public attack in words that shames a person and harms their reputation

is a harsh private expression of disapproval rather than public abuse

dispraise

vsobjurgation

Archaic

1 9.9

Speaking badly about a person or thing to show you do not approve

is a direct severe reproach aiming to correct rather than merely insult

reprehension

vsobjurgation

Formal

9.8

Strong criticism of someone's actions

is a harsher severe condemnation rather than a general strong criticism

pejoration

vsobjurgation

9.9

Saying bad things about a person or thing to make them seem worse

is a harsh verbal reprimand aimed at behaviour rather than devaluing things

Antonyms

praise

161 1.0

Words or actions that show admiration for someone

commendation

Formal

39 6.8

An official award or letter praising someone for good work

How Harsh

denunciation

12 7.4

objurgation

Formal

9.9

scolding

7 3.3

rebuke

22 6.8

to reproach

8 6.5

Surface Forms

objurgation singular

objurgations plural

Morphology

objurgation = objurgate (opaque) = objurgate + ion

Although formed by a regular nominalization of a verb, the verb 'objurgate' is rare and Latinate, so learners cannot reliably derive the noun's meaning from the parts.

Etymology

Objurgation comes from the Latin parts ob- meaning 'against' and jurgare meaning 'to scold' or 'to argue'. So an objurgation is like 'speaking against' someone, which is why today it means a harsh, strong scolding or criticism.