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CASTIGATED Synonyms

There are 19 synonyms of the word castigated. (exact relations)
There are 23 hypernyms of the word castigated. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for CASTIGATED

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admonished
verbv
verb

• advise or counsel in terms of someone's behavior

• warn strongly; put on guard

• take to task

berated
verbv
verb

• censure severely or angrily

chastised
verbv
verb

• censure severely

criticized
verbv
verb

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

• act as a critic

rebuked
verbv
noun

• an act or expression of criticism and censure

verb

• censure severely or angrily

reprimanded
verbv
noun

• an act or expression of criticism and censure

verb

• rebuke formally

• censure severely or angrily

reproached
verbv
noun

• a mild rebuke or criticism

• disgrace or shame

verb

• express criticism towards

scolded
verbv
noun

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

verb

• censure severely or angrily

• show one's unhappiness or critical attitude

upbraided
verbv
verb

• express criticism towards

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

punish
verbv
verb

• impose a penalty on; inflict punishment on

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

revise
verbv
noun

• the act of rewriting something

verb

• make revisions in

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

Best Hypernyms For CASTIGATED

Here is a list of related hypernyms for castigated, 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)
bawl outcall downcall on the carpetchew outchew updress downhave wordstake to task

Alternatives for ADMONISHED

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