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FERULE Synonyms

There are 15 synonyms of the word ferule. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the word ferule. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for FERULE

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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

castigate
verbv
verb

• censure severely

• inflict severe punishment on

censure
verb, nounv, n
noun

• harsh criticism or disapproval

• the state of being excommunicated

verb

• rebuke formally

chastise
verbv
verb

• censure severely

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

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

criticize
verbv
verb

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

• act as a critic

discipline
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

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

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

reprove
verbv
verb

• take to task

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

Best Hypernyms For FERULE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for ferule, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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Alternatives for ADMONISH

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