objurgation
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The class of 1940 was cast adrift into the narrowing world with more than usual confusion of harangues, warnings, objurgations ringing in its ears.
From Time Magazine Archive
Despite the gibes of Satirist Montaigne and the objurgations of several French kings and of Cardinal Richelieu, ladies kept trying to cut themselves in two.
From Time Magazine Archive
His quick ear too had missed none of the queer mixture of prayers and objurgations with which Karl and the two guides hailed every incident.
From The Silent Barrier by Tracy, Louis
But to all remarks, remonstrances, and objurgations, the superintendent was adamant.
From The Log of a Sea-Waif Being Recollections of the First Four Years of My Sea Life by Bullen, Frank T.
Charges and objurgations, words of contumely and derision, are heard on every hand, and a wild uproar goes on from which it does not seem possible that any good can result.
From Contemporary Socialism by Rae, John
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