To rebuke or scold sharply and severely.
From Latin 'objurgare' — 'ob-' (against) + 'jurgare' (to quarrel/sue). Originally a legal term for formally accusing someone, it evolved into passionate verbal smackdowns.
To scold someone SO thoroughly they feel like they've been to COURT! This word came from Roman law — being objurgated was like facing a verbal prosecution! Your mom objurgates when you track mud on the carpet! 👩â€âš–ï¸ðŸ˜¤
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