chastisement Synonym

Synonyme chastisement

punishment - discipline - correction - reproof - reprimand - rebuke - censure - scolding - castigation - penalty - sanction - chastening - admonishment - reproach - upbraiding - berating - dressing-down - telling-off - tongue-lashing - comeuppance


Chastisement refers to the act of scolding or punishing someone in a strict or severe manner. It is often used to address misconduct or disobedience, intending to correct behavior and instill a sense of discipline. Historically, chastisement could involve physical punishment, but in modern contexts, it usually refers to verbal reprimands or other non-physical forms of correction.



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