What does objurgation mean?

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ob·jur·ga·tion

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. chiding, scolding, objurgation, tongue-lashingnoun

    rebuking a person harshly

Wiktionary

  1. objurgationnoun

    strong rebuke; strong scolding

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. Objurgationnoun

    Reproof; reprehension.

    Etymology: objurgatio, Lat.

    If there be no true liberty, but all things come to pass by inevitable necessity, then what are all interrogations and objurgations, and reprehensions and expostulations? John Bramhall.

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  1. objurgation

    Objurgation is a harsh rebuke or strong scolding, often in a formal or public manner. It involves criticizing someone severely or reprimanding them for something they did wrong.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Objurgationnoun

    the act of objurgating; reproof

  2. Etymology: [L. objurgatio: cf. F. objurgation.]

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Objurgation

    ob-jur-gā′shun, n. act of chiding: a blaming, reproof: reprehension.—v.t. Objur′gate, to chide.—adj. Objur′gatory, expressing blame or reproof. [Fr.,—L.,—ob, against, jurgāre, to sue at law—jus, law, agĕre, to drive.]

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of objurgation in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of objurgation in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6


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