What is another word for Objurgatory?

Pronunciation: [ˈɒbd͡ʒəɡətəɹˌi] (IPA)

Objurgatory is a word that is relatively uncommon in everyday language, and it refers to a strongly critical statement or expression. Some synonyms for this word include denunciatory, rebuking, condemning, reproachful, censorious, and disparaging. These words share a similar meaning, and can be used to describe a statement, action, or tone that expresses disapproval or criticism. Other synonyms for objurgatory include accusatory, castigating, invective, scolding, and reprimanding. Regardless of the specific word choice, these synonyms all convey a sense of negativity and criticism, and should be used with care to avoid causing offense or escalating tension in a conversation or dispute.

Synonyms for Objurgatory:

What are the hypernyms for Objurgatory?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Objurgatory

These were mixed, or alternated, with, occasional harsh Objurgatory notes, coming from another person, apparently a man, and supposed, by Carey, to be Cubby Grandison himself.
"Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Vol. XX"
Alexander Leighton
At last, a louder scream than any he had yet heard, burst from the mouth of the sufferer, and, in an instant, a noise, as of some one falling over chairs, was heard, and then a sudden stifling of the scream, accompanied by the Objurgatory and menacing voice of a man, whose anger seemed to increase with the necessity of an increase of his efforts to stop the complaint of the sufferer.
"Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Vol. XX"
Alexander Leighton
Prime was tempted to say things Objurgatory of these phantom owners who would not down, but he didn't.
"Stranded in Arcady"
Francis Lynde

Related words: answer in the negative, in the negative, a negative answer, a resounding negative

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