objurgatory
- a word derived from objurgate.
Example Sentences
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The awful objurgatory practice he is accustomed to.
From Roundabout Papers by Thackeray, William Makepeace
Prime was tempted to say things objurgatory of these phantom owners who would not down, but he didn't.
From Stranded in Arcady by Lynde, Francis
And Milton, with his fierce objurgatory laughter,—Elijah-like insult against the enemies of freedom and of England.
From Library of the World's Best literature, Ancient and Modern, Vol. 12 by Various
The man said something objurgatory under his breath, but forbore to continue the discussion.
From Tales of St. Austin's by Wodehouse, P. G. (Pelham Grenville)
What a nice, varied, sentimental, joyous, lachrymose, objurgatory, laudatory, reflective volume might be made, entitled, “Meditations at the Mast-head!”
From Rattlin the Reefer by Marryat, Frederick
