CASTIGATE Synonyms

• 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

• an act or expression of criticism and censure

• censure severely or angrily

• an act or expression of criticism and censure

• rebuke formally

• censure severely or angrily

• advise or counsel in terms of someone's behavior

• warn strongly; put on guard

• take to task

• censure severely or angrily

• harsh criticism or disapproval

• the state of being excommunicated

• rebuke formally

• find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws

• act as a critic

• a mild rebuke or criticism

• disgrace or shame

• express criticism towards

• someone (especially a woman) who annoys people by constantly finding fault

• censure severely or angrily

• show one's unhappiness or critical attitude

• express criticism towards

• free from error; especially conforming to fact or truth

• correct in opinion or judgment

• socially right or correct

• in accord with accepted standards of usage or procedure

• 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

• censure severely

• change by restraining or moderating

• correct by punishment or discipline

• beat with a cane

• censure severely or angrily

• express strong disapproval of

• censure severely

• impose a penalty on; inflict punishment on

• the act of rewriting something

• make revisions in

• revise or reorganize, especially for the purpose of updating and improving