castigation English

Meaning castigation meaning

What does castigation mean?

castigation

— noun a severe scolding

— noun verbal punishment

Synonyms castigation synonyms

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castigation English » English

chastisement

punishment

upbraiding

earful

retribution

going-over

flagellation

dressing down

criticism

correction

chewing out

bawling out

whipping

thrashing

talking to

stricture

strapping

scolding

review

reproof

reprimand

reflection

rebuke

rap

railing

penance

penalty

penalization

objurgation

notice

lashing

grading

gantlet

flogging

flak

flack

fire

expostulation

emendation

dressing

diatribe

damnation

commentary

censure

blast

attack

animadversion

admonishment

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Criticize

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  criticism critique (n) accusation attack (n) belittlement castigation censure charge condemnation denigration denouncement denunciation deprecation derision disapproval disparagement excoriation execration faultfinding gibe (n) harangue (n) judgment malediction put-down recrimination reprehension ridicule (n) slur