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Synonyms for Castigate & Similar Words

Definition of castigate

verb
  1. censure severely; "She chastised him for his insensitive remarks"
  2. inflict severe punishment on

4 synonyms found

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What are synonyms for castigate?
Synonyms for castigate include: chasten, chastise, correct, objurgate.
How many synonyms does castigate have?
Castigate has 4 synonyms.

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