CHASTENING Synonyms
There are 31 hypernyms of the word chastening. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for CHASTENING
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| admonishment | nounn | |||||
noun • a firm rebuke | ||||||
| admonition | nounn | |||||
noun • cautionary advice about something imminent (especially imminent danger or other unpleasantness) • a firm rebuke | ||||||
| castigation | nounn | |||||
noun • a severe scolding • verbal punishment | ||||||
| censure | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • harsh criticism or disapproval • the state of being excommunicated verb • rebuke formally | ||||||
| correction | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the act of offering an improvement to replace a mistake; setting right • a quantity that is added or subtracted in order to increase the accuracy of a scientific measure • something substituted for an error • a rebuke for making a mistake • a drop in stock market activity or stock prices following a period of increases • the act of disciplining • treatment of a specific defect | ||||||
| criticism | nounn | |||||
noun • disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings • a serious examination and judgment of something • a written evaluation of a work of literature | ||||||
| discipline | nounn | |||||
noun • a branch of knowledge • a system of rules of conduct or method of practice • the trait of being well behaved • training to improve strength or self-control • the act of disciplining verb • develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control • punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience | ||||||
| lesson | nounn | |||||
noun • a unit of instruction • punishment intended as a warning to others • the significance of a story or event • a task assigned for individual study | ||||||
| punishment | nounn | |||||
noun • the act of punishing, or the infliction of a penalty | ||||||
| rebuke | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • an act or expression of criticism and censure verb • censure severely or angrily | ||||||
| reprimand | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • an act or expression of criticism and censure verb • rebuke formally • censure severely or angrily | ||||||
| reproach | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a mild rebuke or criticism • disgrace or shame verb • express criticism towards | ||||||
| reproof | nounn | |||||
noun • an act or expression of criticism and censure verb • take to task | ||||||
| scolding | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||
noun • rebuking a person harshly | ||||||
| warning | nounn | |||||
noun • a message informing of danger • cautionary advice about something imminent (especially imminent danger or other unpleasantness) • notification of something, usually in advance adjective satellite • serving to warn | ||||||
| castigate | verbv | |||||
verb • censure severely • inflict severe punishment on | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| objurgate | verbv | |||||
verb • express strong disapproval of • censure severely | ||||||
| subdue | verbv | |||||
verb • put down by force or intimidation • bring under control by force or authority • hold within limits and control • get on top of; deal with successfully • make subordinate, dependent, or subservient • correct by punishment or discipline | ||||||
