Meaning of objurgate in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈɑbdʒərˌɡeɪt/

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  1. Verb

    objurgate

    Etymology

    early 17th century: from Latin objurgat-‘chided, rebuked’, from the verb objurgare, based on jurgium‘strife’

    Definitions

    1. express strong disapproval of

    Examples

    • « We condemn the racism in South Africa »
    • « These ideas were reprobated »

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  2. 2. censure severely

    Examples

    • « She chastised him for his insensitive remarks »

    Derived terms

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