Found 2 items, similar to objurgation.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: objurgation objurgation n : rebuking a person harshly [syn: chiding, scolding, tongue-lashing]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Objurgation Objurgation \Ob`jur*ga"tion\, n. [L. objurgatio: cf. F. objurgation.] The act of objurgating; reproof. [1913 Webster] While the good lady was bestowing this objurgation on Mr. Ben Allen. --Dickens. [1913 Webster] With a strong objurgation of the elbow in his ribs. --Landor. [1913 Webster]