objurgation | Definition of objurgation

Synonyms and Antonyms of objurgation

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

Synonyms of objurgation

censure, commination, condemnation, denunciation, excoriation, rebuke, reprimand, reproach, reproof, riot act, stricture

Words Related to objurgation

admonishment, admonition, castigation, chastisement, damnation, punishment, remonstrance

business, devil, dressing-down, lash, lecture, lesson, rap, scolding, talking-to, tongue-lashing

belittlement, criticism, deprecation, depreciation, disparagement, pan

Near Antonyms of objurgation

acclamation, honor, tribute

encomium, eulogy, panegyric, plaudit(s), praise

approval, blessing, sanction

Antonyms of objurgation

citation, commendation, endorsement (also indorsement)