Definitions:

1. To express strong disapproval of someone's actions. VERB
   • She was publicly objurgated by the committee for her unethical conduct.
2. To scold or rebuke severely. VERB
   • The teacher objurgated the student for cheating on the exam.

Synonyms:

• berate
• chastise
• correct
• rebuke
• reprimand
• reprobate
• scold