Meaning of "objurgating" in English

"Objurgating" refers to the act of scolding or expressing strong disapproval of someone. It involves rebuking or reprimanding someone sharply, often in a stern or severe manner. When a person is objurgating, they are likely voicing their criticism loudly or forcefully, aiming to correct or admonish the behavior or actions of the person being scolded. This term is typically used to describe situations where there is a noticeable intensity and seriousness in the manner of reprimand.

Meaning of "objurgating" in French

In French, "objurgating" is understood in the context of making a serious reproach or rebuking someone sternly. It involves an expression of strong disapproval or criticism towards someone's actions or behavior. The term suggests an authoritative and sometimes harsh correction where the person speaking is trying to convey the gravity of their disapproval. It is similar to words that describe severe scolding or admonishment in French.

Pronunciation of "objurgating" in English

Phonetic Transcription: [əb-ˈjər-ɡāt-iŋ]

Pronunciation Variations: The pronunciation of "objurgating" remains fairly consistent across English-speaking regions, with slight variations in emphasis or vowel sounds depending on the speaker's accent. However, these differences do not significantly alter the pronunciation.

Pronunciation of "objurgating" in French

Phonetic Transcription: [ɔb-ʒyr-ɡa-tiŋ]

Pronunciation Variations: In French, the pronunciation may slightly vary based on regional accents, but the essential sounds remain consistent. The emphasis might change subtly with accents from different Francophone regions, yet the core pronunciation is maintained.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

  1. The manager spent the entire meeting objurgating the team's poor performance. (Le manager a passé toute la réunion à objurguer la mauvaise performance de l'équipe.)

  2. She was objurgating her son for his reckless behavior at the party. (Elle objurgeait son fils pour son comportement imprudent lors de la fête.)

  3. The principal was objurgating the students for violating the school rules. (Le principal objurgeait les élèves pour avoir enfreint les règles de l'école.)

  4. The coach was found objurgating the players after their loss. (L'entraîneur a été trouvé en train d'objurquer les joueurs après leur défaite.)

  5. Despite objurgating the new policy, the employees had to comply. (Malgré l'objurgation de la nouvelle politique, les employés ont dû s'y conformer.)

  6. During the debate, he kept objurgating his opponent's arguments. (Pendant le débat, il a continué à objurguer les arguments de son adversaire.)

  7. The customer's letter objurgating the service was forwarded to the manager. (La lettre du client objurgeant le service a été transmise au manager.)

  8. She couldn't stop objurgating the decision made by the board. (Elle ne pouvait pas s'empêcher d'objurger la décision prise par le conseil.)

  9. After the feedback session, the team lead began objurgating the developers. (Après la session de feedback, le chef d'équipe a commencé à objurger les développeurs.)

  10. His speech was primarily centered around objurgating the government's actions. (Son discours était principalement centré sur l'objurgation des actions du gouvernement.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "objurgating" in English

Synonyms: scolding, chastising, reprimanding, rebuking, berating, criticizing, censuring, admonishing.

Antonyms: praising, approving, commending, complimenting, lauding, endorsing.

Similar Words: reproving, upbraiding, admonishing, lambasting.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "objurgating" in French

Synonyms: réprimander, blâmer, critiquer, admonester, gronder, censurer.

Antonyms: féliciter, approuver, complimenter, louer, encenser.

Similar Words: admonitioner, sermonner, reprocher.

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