OBJURGATE


Meaning of OBJURGATE in English

[ 'ɒbdʒəgeɪt ]

■ verb rare rebuke severely.

Derivatives

objurgation noun

objurgatory adjective

Origin

C17 (earlier (C15) as objurgation ): from L. objurgat- , objurgare 'chide'.

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