Synonyms of castigation
21 similar words
Another word for castigation is blame. Other synonyms of castigation are critique, censure, admonishment and vituperation.
Synonyms and similar words for castigation
nounCorrective punishment; chastisement; reproof.
- chastisementThe act of chastising; rebuke; punishment.
- punitionPunishment.
- chasteningThe act by which somebody is chastened.
- correction
- gruelPunishment.
- punishmentThe act (action) or process of punishing, imposing and/or applying a sanction, typically by an authority or a person in...
nounSevere criticism.
- censureThe act of blaming, criticizing, or condemning as wrong; reprehension.
- vituperationThe act of vituperating; severely blaming or censuring.
- admonishmentThe act of admonishing.
- blameCensure.
- brickbatting figurativelyThe act of assailing with (sharp) criticism.
- onus
- criticism
- critiqueThe art of criticism.
- dispraiseBlame; reproach; disapproval; criticism.
- panningThorough criticism.
- reprehensionThe act, or an expression, of criticism, censure or condemnation; reprimand.
- discommendation archaicBlame; censure; reproach; shunning.
nounEmendation; correction.
Meaning of castigation
- noun Corrective punishment; chastisement; reproof.
- noun Severe criticism.
- noun Emendation; correction.
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Questions about synonyms of castigation
- What is another word for castigation?
- Castigation has 21 synonyms on Word.ws, such as blame, critique, censure, admonishment and vituperation.
- What does castigation mean?
- Castigation means corrective punishment; chastisement; reproof.
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