Definitions for objurgatory
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
ob•jur•gateˈɒb dʒərˌgeɪt, əbˈdʒɜr geɪt(v.t.)-gat•ed, -gat•ing.
to denounce vehemently; upbraid.
Origin of objurgate:
1610–20; < L objūrgātus, ptp. of objūrgāre to rebuke =ob-ob - +jūrgāre to rebuke, der. of jūs (s. jūr-) law
ob•jur′ga•to`ry(adj.)
Wiktionary
objurgatory(Adjective)
Strongly rebuking or scolding.
Webster Dictionary
Objurgatory(adj)
designed to objurgate or chide; containing or expressing reproof; culpatory
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