CASTIGATING Synonyms
There are 23 hypernyms of the word castigating. (close relations)
Best Alternatives
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| admonishing | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • expressing reproof or reproach especially as a corrective | ||||||
| berating | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
noun • a severe rebuke | ||||||
| chastening | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||
noun • a rebuke for making a mistake | ||||||
| chiding | verbv | |||||
noun • rebuking a person harshly | ||||||
| reproachful | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • expressing reproof or reproach especially as a corrective | ||||||
| reproving | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
adjective satellite • expressing reproof or reproach especially as a corrective | ||||||
| scolding | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||
noun • rebuking a person harshly | ||||||
| upbraiding | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a severe scolding | ||||||
| censuring | verbv | |||||
noun • harsh criticism or disapproval • the state of being excommunicated verb • rebuke formally | ||||||
| criticizing | verbv | |||||
verb • find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws • act as a critic | ||||||
| lambasting | verbv | |||||
verb • beat with a cane • censure severely or angrily | ||||||
| objurgating | verbv | |||||
verb • express strong disapproval of • censure severely | ||||||
| rebuking | verbv | |||||
noun • an act or expression of criticism and censure verb • censure severely or angrily | ||||||
| reprimanding | adjectiveadj | |||||
noun • an act or expression of criticism and censure verb • rebuke formally • censure severely or angrily | ||||||
| chastise | verbv | |||||
verb • censure severely | ||||||
| correct | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||
adjective • free from error; especially conforming to fact or truth • correct in opinion or judgment adjective satellite • socially right or correct • in accord with accepted standards of usage or procedure verb • make right or correct • make reparations or amends for • censure severely • adjust for • punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience • fall in value • alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard • treat a defect | ||||||
| chasten | verbv | |||||
verb • censure severely • change by restraining or moderating • correct by punishment or discipline | ||||||
| condemn | verbv | |||||
verb • express strong disapproval of • declare or judge unfit for use or habitation • compel or force into a particular state or activity • demonstrate the guilt of (someone) • pronounce a sentence on (somebody) in a court of law • appropriate (property) for public use | ||||||
| lambaste | verbv | |||||
verb • beat with a cane • censure severely or angrily | ||||||
| objurgate | verbv | |||||
verb • express strong disapproval of • censure severely | ||||||