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Synonyms & Similar Words
scolding
reprimand
admonition
rebuke
reproof
censure
criticism
denunciation
condemnation
chastisement
punishment
penalty
discipline
correction
admonishment
reproach
upbraiding
berating
lashing
tongue-lashing
castigating
excoriation
stricture
disparagement
disapproval
discommendation
blame
reprehension
Meaning of Castigation
The act of criticizing or punishing someone severely, typically for a fault or mistake, as defined by the Oxford English Dictionary.
Definitions
- * A severe criticism or punishment, as stated by Merriam-Webster Dictionary.
- * The act of castigating, or the state of being castigated, as per Dictionary.com.
Example Uses
- The manager gave the employee a severe castigation for his mistake, which led to a significant loss for the company.
- * The politician faced castigation from the public for his involvement in the scandal.
- * The teacher's castigation of the student's behavior was seen as unfair by the other students.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
praise
commendation
approval
endorsement
accolade
tribute
compliment
extolment
eulogy
panegyric
laudation
admiration
appreciation
gratitude
recognition
reward
incentive
motivation
encouragement
support
justification
vindication
exoneration