objurgate

/ˈɑbdʒərˌɡeɪt/
verb
  1. To scold or criticize someone harshly.
    • The teacher objurgated the students for not completing their homework.
    • He objurgated his colleague for making a careless mistake on the report.
    • The coach objurgated the team after their poor performance in the game.
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