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objurgatory

adjectiveCommon GRE wordMore O words

expressing harsh rebuke or scolding

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Objurgatory in a sentence

Here is an example sentence showing objurgatory in a sentence.

He fired off an objurgatory email that left the whole team chastened.

Synonyms
reproachfulcensoriouschidingupbraiding
Antonyms
laudatoryapproving
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Questions about “objurgatory”

Objurgatory (adjective) means expressing harsh rebuke or scolding
Here is objurgatory used in an example sentence: "He fired off an objurgatory email that left the whole team chastened."
Common synonyms for objurgatory include reproachful, censorious, chiding, upbraiding.
Antonyms of objurgatory include laudatory, approving.
Objurgatory is a GRE-level vocabulary word worth knowing for the Verbal section.

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