Synonyms of castigatory
5 similar words
Another word for castigatory is punitive. Other synonyms of castigatory are punitory, vindicatory, vindictive and punishmental.
Synonyms and similar words for castigatory
adjectiveServing or tending to castigate.
- punitoryPunitive; serving to punish.
- vindicatoryPromoting or producing retribution or punishment.
- vindictivePunitive.
- punitiveInflicting punishment; punishing.
- punishmental rarePunitive.
Meaning of castigatory
- adjective Serving or tending to castigate.
- noun An instrument formerly used to punish and correct women whose behavior was considered unseemly; the ducking stool or trebucket.
Questions about synonyms of castigatory
- What is another word for castigatory?
- Castigatory has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as punitive, punitory, vindicatory, vindictive and punishmental.
- What does castigatory mean?
- Castigatory means serving or tending to castigate.
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