Synonyms of chastisement
18 similar words
Another word for chastisement is blame. Other synonyms of chastisement are critique, censure, admonishment, chastening and gruel.
Synonyms and similar words for chastisement
nounThe act of chastising; rebuke; punishment.
- castigationCorrective punishment; chastisement; reproof.
- chasteningThe act by which somebody is chastened.
- admonishmentThe act of admonishing.
- blameCensure.
- brickbatting figurativelyThe act of assailing with (sharp) criticism.
- censureThe act of blaming, criticizing, or condemning as wrong; reprehension.
- onus
- criticism
- critiqueThe art of criticism.
- dispraiseBlame; reproach; disapproval; criticism.
- panningThorough criticism.
- reprehensionThe act, or an expression, of criticism, censure or condemnation; reprimand.
- vituperationThe act of vituperating; severely blaming or censuring.
- correction
- gruelPunishment.
- punishment
- discommendation archaicBlame; censure; reproach; shunning.
- punition obsoletePunishment.
Meaning of chastisement
- noun The act of chastising; rebuke; punishment.
chastisement in other languages
Questions about synonyms of chastisement
- What is another word for chastisement?
- Chastisement has 18 synonyms on Word.ws, such as blame, critique, censure, admonishment, chastening, gruel, vituperation and dispraise.
- What does chastisement mean?
- Chastisement means the act of chastising; rebuke; punishment.
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