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CHASTISE Synonyms

There are 17 synonyms of the word chastise. (exact relations)
There are 27 hypernyms of the word chastise. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for CHASTISE

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castigate
verbv
verb

• censure severely

• inflict severe punishment on

admonish
verbv
verb

• advise or counsel in terms of someone's behavior

• warn strongly; put on guard

• take to task

berate
verbv
verb

• censure severely or angrily

blame
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an accusation that you are responsible for some lapse or misdeed

• a reproach for some lapse or misdeed

adjective satellite

• expletives used informally as intensifiers

verb

• put or pin the blame on

• harass with constant criticism

• attribute responsibility to

censure
verb, nounv, n
noun

• harsh criticism or disapproval

• the state of being excommunicated

verb

• rebuke formally

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

criticize
verbv
verb

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

• act as a critic

lambaste
verbv
verb

• beat with a cane

• censure severely or angrily

lecture
nounn
noun

• a speech that is open to the public

• a lengthy rebuke

• teaching by giving a discourse on some subject (typically to a class)

verb

• deliver a lecture or talk

• censure severely or angrily

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

scold
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

upbraid
verbv
verb

• express criticism towards

chasten
verbv
verb

• censure severely

• change by restraining or moderating

• correct by punishment or discipline

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

Best Hypernyms For CHASTISE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for chastise, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (19)
berate rebuke reprimand scold admonish chide correct criticize discipline jaw lambast lambaste lecture pettifog rag remonstrate reprove trounce upbraid
Phrases (8)
bawl outcall downcall on the carpetchew outchew updress downhave wordstake to task

Alternatives for CASTIGATE

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