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OBJURGATING Synonyms

There are 24 synonyms of the word objurgating. (exact relations)
There are 21 hypernyms of the word objurgating. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for OBJURGATING

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admonishing
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• expressing reproof or reproach especially as a corrective

berating
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a severe rebuke

chiding
verbv
noun

• rebuking a person harshly

condemnatory
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• containing or imposing condemnation or censure

reproving
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• expressing reproof or reproach especially as a corrective

scolding
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• rebuking a person harshly

upbraiding
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a severe scolding

castigating
verbv
verb

• censure severely

• inflict severe punishment on

censuring
verbv
noun

• harsh criticism or disapproval

• the state of being excommunicated

verb

• rebuke formally

criticizing
verbv
verb

• find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws

• act as a critic

denouncing
verbv
verb

• speak out against

• to accuse or condemn or openly or formally or brand as disgraceful

• announce the termination of, as of treaties

• give away information about somebody

excoriating
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• express strong disapproval of

• tear or wear off the skin or make sore by abrading

rebuking
verbv
noun

• an act or expression of criticism and censure

verb

• censure severely or angrily

remonstrating
verbv
verb

• argue in protest or opposition

• present and urge reasons in opposition

• censure severely or angrily

reprimanding
adjectiveadj
noun

• an act or expression of criticism and censure

verb

• rebuke formally

• censure severely or angrily

reproaching
verbv
noun

• a mild rebuke or criticism

• disgrace or shame

verb

• express criticism towards

castigate
verbv
verb

• censure severely

• inflict severe punishment on

chasten
verbv
verb

• censure severely

• change by restraining or moderating

• correct by punishment or discipline

chastise
verbv
verb

• censure severely

condemn
verbv
verb

• express strong disapproval of

• declare or judge unfit for use or habitation

• compel or force into a particular state or activity

• demonstrate the guilt of (someone)

• pronounce a sentence on (somebody) in a court of law

• appropriate (property) for public use

Best Hypernyms For OBJURGATING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for objurgating, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (13)
berate chide denounce jaw lambast lambaste lecture rag rebuke remonstrate reprimand scold trounce
Phrases (8)
bawl outcall downcall on the carpetchew outchew updress downhave wordstake to task

Alternatives for ADMONISHING

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