1. expressing harsh criticism or severe rebuke
Usage: formal; rare

Examples

• The professor’s objurgatory remarks left the student feeling thoroughly chastened.
• Her objurgatory tone made it clear she was deeply disappointed in their performance.
• The editorial contained several objurgatory passages directed at the mayor’s policies.
• His objurgatory speech condemned the committee’s lack of transparency.
• The coach’s objurgatory comments motivated the team to work harder.
• The critic’s objurgatory review was particularly harsh on the director’s choices.