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FUSTIGATING Synonyms

There are 21 synonyms of the word fustigating. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the word fustigating. (close relations)
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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

condemning
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• containing or imposing condemnation or censure

disparaging
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• expressive of low opinion

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

blaming
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
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

castigating
verbv
verb

• censure severely

• inflict severe punishment on

censuring
verbv
noun

• harsh criticism or disapproval

• the state of being excommunicated

verb

• rebuke formally

chastising
verbv
verb

• censure severely

criticizing
verbv
verb

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

• act as a critic

denouncing
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

excoriating
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• express strong disapproval of

• tear or wear off the skin or make sore by abrading

lambasting
verbv
verb

• beat with a cane

• censure severely or angrily

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

reproaching
verbv
noun

• a mild rebuke or criticism

• disgrace or shame

verb

• express criticism towards

reprobating
verbv
verb

• To have strong disapproval of something; to reprove; to condemn.

• Of God: to abandon or reject, to deny eternal bliss.

• To refuse, set aside.

Best Hypernyms For FUSTIGATING

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