In a sentence
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
Antonyms
laudatoryapproving
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Common questions
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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