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Definition of Castigation
1. Noun. A severe scolding.
Exact synonyms: Bawling Out, Chewing Out, Dressing Down, Earful, Going-over, Upbraiding
Generic synonyms: Rebuke, Reprehension, Reprimand, Reproof, Reproval
Derivative terms: Castigate, Upbraid
Generic synonyms: Rebuke, Reprehension, Reprimand, Reproof, Reproval
Derivative terms: Castigate, Upbraid
2. Noun. Verbal punishment.
Exact synonyms: Chastisement
Generic synonyms: Penalisation, Penalization, Penalty, Punishment
Derivative terms: Castigate, Castigate, Chastise
Generic synonyms: Penalisation, Penalization, Penalty, Punishment
Derivative terms: Castigate, Castigate, Chastise
Definition of Castigation
1. n. Corrective punishment; chastisement; reproof; pungent criticism.
Definition of Castigation
1. Noun. Corrective punishment; chastisement; reproof; pungent criticism. ¹
2. Noun. (obsolete) Emendation; correction. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Castigation
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