objurgate

verb

Definition of objurgatenext
as in to censure
to express public or formal disapproval of even used his last will and testament as a final opportunity to objurgate his prodigal son

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for objurgate
  1. censure
  2. reprimand
  3. condemn
  4. punish
  5. criticize
  6. scold
Verb
  • Relying on and working with Democrats has frustrated George, who has threatened to censure Burrows, a move that would prevent him from appearing on a primary ballot for two years.
    Ross O'Keefe, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Several board members said they were saddened that they were left with no option other than to censure one of their own members.
    Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of censure
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  • At one point, when Mr. Mastro raised his hand to make a point after his time had expired, Judge Gordon reprimanded him swiftly.
    Tracey Tully, New York Times, 4 Jan. 2025
  • During the trial, the judge frequently reprimanded Habba for being argumentative and violating basic rules of the court.
    Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of reprimand
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  • As unhappy as many Europeans are about the economy and other issues, the vast majority respect democracy’s prerogatives and condemn its detractors.
    Paul Hockenos, TIME, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Islam condemns all forms of violence and upholds the sanctity of life.
    Letters to the Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of condemn
Verb
  • Even when the businesses moved hemp into storage areas and basements, away from sale, they were still punished for being noncompliant.
    Benjamin Adams, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
  • Critics say the dates cover Hunter Biden for crimes the public might not know about, and for which now he can never be punished.
    Kristine Frazao, Baltimore Sun, 15 Jan. 2025
Definition of punish
Verb
  • Obama, in turn, has criticized Trump, particularly on issues of democracy and policy.
    Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
  • However, many criticized Jones for fighting the aging Miocic and not pivoting to fight Aspinall, a younger and seemingly more dangerous fighter who holds the interim title.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of criticize
Verb
  • But after one more chuckle, Julia jumps in and scolds her too.
    Abigail Adams, People.com, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Copied Share Laughter as Putin appears to scold the moderator Keir Simmons Reporting from Moscow Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov who is moderating the conference scolded people for asking more than one question, only to be mildly mocked by Putin.
    NBC News, NBC News, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of scold
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