objurgation vs scolding

objurgation and scolding both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
objurgation	Yes	No	No	No
scolding	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, objurgation and scolding are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of objurgation include chiding, tongue-lashing.

objurgation (noun)	scolding (noun)
rebuking a person harshly	rebuking a person harshly