objurgation

noun

ˌäb-jər-ˈgā-shən How to pronounce objurgation (audio)
Definition of objurgationnext
as in condemnation
an often public or formal expression of disapproval particularly humiliating for the general was the White House's objurgation of his misguided and unauthorized attempt at enunciating foreign policy

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  1. condemnation
  2. reprimand
Noun
  • The Johnson County pastor and the former rural doctor traded condemnations, repeatedly turning policy questions into opportunities to cast doubt on each other’s character and fitness for office.
    — Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Under Ben-Gvir, Israeli police have increasingly allowed Jews to pray at the site, a deliberate provocation to the Arab world, drawing condemnation from Palestinian and Jordanian authorities.
    — Eric Cortellessa, Time, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of condemnation
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  • Advertisement Federal employees can face several civil penalties if they are found to have violated the Hatch Act, however, including a fine, a suspension, or a letter of reprimand.
    — Connor Greene, Time, 1 Nov. 2026
  • While Young never received a formal reprimand, he was made aware of the Congress’s frustration and others in the corps were advised not to follow his lead, per NASA.
    — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of reprimand
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