CASTIGATING Synonyms
There are 24 synonyms of the word
castigating.
(exact relations)
There are 23 hypernyms of the word castigating. (close relations)
There are 23 hypernyms of the word castigating. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for CASTIGATING
| Rank | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | admonishing | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 2 | berating | verb, adjectivev, adj | ||||
| 3 | chastening | noun, adjectiven, adj | ||||
| 4 | chiding | verbv | ||||
| 5 | reproachful | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 6 | reproving | verb, adjectivev, adj | ||||
| 7 | scolding | noun, adjectiven, adj | ||||
| 8 | upbraiding | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 9 | censuring | verbv | ||||
| 10 | criticizing | verbv | ||||
| 11 | lambasting | verbv | ||||
| 12 | objurgating | verbv | ||||
| 13 | rebuking | verbv | ||||
| 14 | reprimanding | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 15 | chastise | verbv | ||||
| 16 | correct | noun, adjectiven, adj | ||||
| 17 | chasten | verbv | ||||
| 18 | condemn | verbv | ||||
| 19 | lambaste | verbv | ||||
| 20 | objurgate | verbv | ||||
Best Hypernyms For CASTIGATING
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
castigating, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (15)
berate
chide
jaw
lambast
lambaste
lecture
penalise
penalize
punish
rag
rebuke
remonstrate
reprimand
scold
trounce
Phrases (8)
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