English Explanatory Dictionary

correption

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A shortening in pronunciation.
  2. A chiding, scolding; telling off.

Word forms

correption correptions

Etymology

From Latin correptio (“seizure”), from corripere (“to seize”).

Synonyms

berating objurgation rixation browbeating chiding chockling correption dirdum down the banks dressing down going over jawing lecture sermon scolding throughgoing
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