Synonyms of objurgating

objurgating

verb

present participle of objurgate

as in reprimanding

to express public or formal disapproval of

even used his last will and testament as a final opportunity to objurgate his prodigal son

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reprimanding
• censuring
• condemning
• punishing
• denouncing
• criticizing
• scolding
• calling to account
• bringing to account
• rebuking
• reproaching
• admonishing
• reproving
• bawling out
• dressing down
• cutting up
• railing (at or against)
• telling off
• chewing out
• chastising
• upbraiding
• gibbeting
• berating
• lecturing
• ragging
• disparaging
• keelhauling
• flaying
• belittling
• scoring
• depreciating
• deprecating
• rating
• jawing
• castigating
• lambasting

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• endorsing
• citing
• indorsing
• honoring
• commending
• hailing
• praising
• applauding
• approving
• sanctioning
• acclaiming
• blessing
• eulogizing
• lauding