objurgate
verb (used with object)
to reproach or denounce vehemently; upbraid harshly; berate sharply.
objurgatory
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a word derived from
objurgate.
Example Sentences
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The husband answered nothing, but continued thumping at the nolt with his "hey," and "yaud," and "phew"—every ejaculation having the effect of an objurgatory attack on the dame herself.
From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Vol. 9 by Various
The awful objurgatory practice he is accustomed to.
From Roundabout Papers by William Makepeace Thackeray
Only the captain got anything out of him but growling and unintelligible expressions, which seemed to be objurgatory and to express bewildered cogitation.
From The Mystery by Stewart Edward White
Prime was tempted to say things objurgatory of these phantom owners who would not down, but he didn't.
From Stranded in Arcady by Francis Lynde
The friar cursed the fool roundly, as was his wont upon every occasion, for he was none so holy that he disdained the milder forms of objurgatory oaths.
From Love-at-Arms by Rafael Sabatini
