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OBJURGATION Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the word objurgation. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word objurgation. (close relations)

Best Synonyms for OBJURGATION

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berating
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a severe rebuke

castigation
nounn
noun

• a severe scolding

• verbal punishment

censure
verb, nounv, n
noun

• harsh criticism or disapproval

• the state of being excommunicated

verb

• rebuke formally

condemnation
nounn
noun

• an expression of strong disapproval; pronouncing as wrong or morally culpable

• (law) the act of condemning (as land forfeited for public use) or judging to be unfit for use (as a food product or an unsafe building)

• an appeal to some supernatural power to inflict evil on someone or some group

• the condition of being strongly disapproved of

• (criminal law) a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed

critique
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an essay or article that gives a critical evaluation (as of a book or play)

• a serious examination and judgment of something

verb

• appraise critically

denouncement
nounn
noun

• a public act of denouncing

reprimand
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an act or expression of criticism and censure

verb

• rebuke formally

• censure severely or angrily

reproach
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a mild rebuke or criticism

• disgrace or shame

verb

• express criticism towards

chiding
verbv
noun

• rebuking a person harshly

scolding
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• rebuking a person harshly

tongue-lashing
nounn
noun

• rebuking a person harshly

Best Hypernyms For OBJURGATION

Here is a list of related hypernyms for objurgation, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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Alternatives for BERATING

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Phrases (8)