CASTIGATING Synonyms
There are 23 hypernyms of the word castigating. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for CASTIGATING
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admonishing | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • expressing reproof or reproach especially as a corrective | ||||||||
berating | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • a severe rebuke | ||||||||
chastening | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a rebuke for making a mistake | ||||||||
chiding | verbv | |||||||
noun • rebuking a person harshly | ||||||||
reproachful | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • expressing reproof or reproach especially as a corrective | ||||||||
reproving | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • expressing reproof or reproach especially as a corrective | ||||||||
scolding | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • rebuking a person harshly | ||||||||
upbraiding | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a severe scolding | ||||||||
censuring | verbv | |||||||
noun • harsh criticism or disapproval • the state of being excommunicated verb • rebuke formally | ||||||||
criticizing | verbv | |||||||
verb • find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws • act as a critic | ||||||||
lambasting | verbv | |||||||
verb • beat with a cane • censure severely or angrily | ||||||||
objurgating | verbv | |||||||
verb • express strong disapproval of • censure severely | ||||||||
rebuking | verbv | |||||||
noun • an act or expression of criticism and censure verb • censure severely or angrily | ||||||||
reprimanding | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • an act or expression of criticism and censure verb • rebuke formally • censure severely or angrily | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||