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scold vs objurgate

objurgate vs scold

scold is a noun but objurgate is not a noun.

scold and objurgate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
scold Yes No Yes No
objurgate No No Yes No
As verbs, objurgate is a hyponym of scold; that is, objurgate is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than scold:
  • scold: censure severely or angrily
  • objurgate: censure severely
Other hyponyms of scold include castigate, chasten, chastise, correct, brush down, tell off.
scold (noun) objurgate (noun)
someone (especially a woman) who annoys people by constantly finding fault
scold (verb) objurgate (verb)
censure severely or angrily express strong disapproval of
show one's unhappiness or critical attitude censure severely
Difference between scold and objurgate

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