objurgation
4 synonyms for objurgation, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A harsh telling-off given to someone.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
scolding
chiding
Etymology
From Latin obiūrgō.
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