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Objurgatory

Objurgatory \Ob*jur"ga*to*ry\, a. [L. objurgatorius.] Designed to objurgate or chide; containing or expressing reproof; culpatory.
--Bancroft.

The objurgatory question of the Pharisees.
--Paley.

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objurgatory

a. Strongly rebuke or scolding.

Usage examples of "objurgatory".

Big John had a voice that was noted from Newfoundland to Norfolk for its depth and width, and possessed objurgatory powers which were at once the awe and admiration of the fishing fleet.