objurgation
Severe verbal censure
Objurgation is a harsh rebuke or severe scolding, typically delivered with vehemence and at some length.
The word carries a formal, almost literary tone and suggests criticism that goes beyond simple correction into the territory of denunciation.
The senator's objurgation of his colleagues lasted nearly an hour.
Someone given to frequent objurgations might be called objurgatory in temperament.
Harsh verbal criticism
- upbraidingCriticizing someone sharply
- reproofExpression of blame
- reproachExpression of disappointment
- admonishmentExpression of disapproval or warning
reprimand · chastisement · castigation · berating · censure · dressing-down · telling-off · correction
Bitter verbal abuse
- denunciationFormal public accusation
- diatribeBitter, prolonged verbal attack
- harangueAggressive lengthy scolding
- invectiveAbusive denunciation
fulmination · excoriation · lambasting · broadside · philippic · rant · screed · blast
Severe disapproval expressed formally
- censureFormal institutional disapproval
- disapprobationSevere moral criticism
- opprobriumSevere public disapproval
- contemptDisdainful disregard
disdain · scorn · derision · displeasure · dissatisfaction · disfavor · animadversion · deprecation
scolding
Harsh verbal criticism
- upbraidingCriticizing someone sharply
- reproofExpression of blame
- reproachExpression of disappointment
admonishment · reprimand · chastisement · castigation · berating · censure · dressing-down · telling-off · correction · lecture
vituperation
Bitter verbal abuse
- denunciationFormal public accusation
- diatribeBitter, prolonged verbal attack
- harangueAggressive lengthy scolding
invective · fulmination · excoriation · lambasting · broadside · philippic · rant · screed · blast · attack
condemnation
Severe disapproval expressed formally
- censureFormal institutional disapproval
- disapprobationSevere moral criticism
- opprobriumSevere public disapproval
contempt · disdain · scorn · derision · displeasure · dissatisfaction · disfavor · animadversion · deprecation · disesteem
objurgationpraise
Expression of approval
commendation · acclamation · plaudits · eulogy · panegyric
objurgationabsolution
Formal clearing of guilt
exoneration · vindication · pardon · sanction · forgiveness