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10 Language-to-English DictionariesObjurgation
/ˌɒb.dʒɜːˈɡeɪ.ʃən/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A harsh or vehement reprimand; an official or severe scolding.
"The committee meeting dissolved into mutual objurgations over the budgetary deficit." - 2
An expression of sharp disapproval or censure.
"He faced the bitter objurgation of his colleagues after the unethical decision came to light."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin noun 'objurgatio', stemming from the verb 'objurgare' (to scold or chide), composed of 'ob-' (against) and 'jurgare' (to quarrel, from 'jus' meaning law plus 'agere' to drive). Entered the English language in the late 16th century, shifting from legal reprimands to general harsh rebukes.
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réprimande
Transliteration: /ʁe.pʁi.mɑ̃d/
"Il a subi une vive réprimande pour son retard."
Zurechtweisung
Transliteration: /tsuˈʁɛçtˌvaɪ̯zʊŋ/
"Seine scharfe Zurechtweisung blieb nicht unbemerkt."
riprovazione
Transliteration: /ri.pro.vaˈt͡sjo.ne/
"Il suo comportamento ha suscitato una forte riprovazione."
amonestación
Transliteration: /a.mo.nes.taˈsjon/
"Recibió una severa amonestación por parte del director."
repreensão
Transliteration: /ʁe.pɾẽˈsɐ̃w/
"A repreensão do chefe foi justa, mas dura."
तिरस्कार
Transliteration: tiraskār
"उसके अनुचित व्यवहार पर कड़ा तिरस्कार व्यक्त किया गया।"
斥责
Transliteration: chìzé
"他的错误行为招来了严厉的斥责。"
질책
Transliteration: jilchaek
"그의 실수는 상사의 따끔한 질책을 샀다."
叱責
Transliteration: shisseki
"彼の失態は上司からの厳しい叱責を招いた。"
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