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English noun: castigation

1. castigation (communication) a severe scolding


Synonymsbawling out, chewing out, dressing down, earful, going-over, upbraiding


Broader (hypernym)rebuke, reprehension, reprimand, reproof, reproval

2. castigation (act) verbal punishment


Synonymschastisement


Broader (hypernym)penalisation, penalization, penalty, punishment









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