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CASTIGATES Synonyms

There are 25 synonyms of the word castigates. (exact relations)
There are 35 hypernyms of the word castigates. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for CASTIGATES

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admonishes
verbv
verb

• advise or counsel in terms of someone's behavior

• warn strongly; put on guard

• take to task

berates
verbv
verb

• censure severely or angrily

censures
verbv
noun

• harsh criticism or disapproval

• the state of being excommunicated

verb

• rebuke formally

chastens
verbv
verb

• censure severely

• change by restraining or moderating

• correct by punishment or discipline

chastises
verbv
verb

• censure severely

condemns
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

criticizes
verbv
verb

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

• act as a critic

denounces
verbv
verb

• speak out against

• to accuse or condemn or openly or formally or brand as disgraceful

• announce the termination of, as of treaties

• give away information about somebody

disciplines
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

lambastes
verbv
verb

• To scold, reprimand or criticize harshly.

• (dated in UK English but not US English) To give a thrashing to; to beat severely.

rebukes
verbv
noun

• an act or expression of criticism and censure

verb

• censure severely or angrily

reprimands
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an act or expression of criticism and censure

verb

• rebuke formally

• censure severely or angrily

reproves
verbv
verb

• take to task

scolds
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

upbraids
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

Best Hypernyms For CASTIGATES

Alternatives for ADMONISHES

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