Abandon and Castigate

Abandon

Abandon verb - To give (oneself) over to something especially unrestrainedly.

Castigate and abandon are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Castigate" instead a verb "Abandon".

Nearby Words: abandoned, abandonment, abandoning

Castigate

Castigate verb - To criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings.

Abandon and castigate are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Abandon" instead a verb "Castigate".

Nearby Word: castigating

Common collocations

people abandon people castigate people
group abandon group castigate group
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