Absolving and Chastising

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Chastising is an antonym for absolving.

Nearby Words: absolve, absolved

Chastising adjective - Inflicting, involving, or serving as punishment.

Usage example: a chastising lecture on the proper care and feeding of the dog

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Absolving is an antonym for chastising.

Nearby Words: chastise, chastised, chastisement

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Chastising and Absolving. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/absolving/chastising

Absolving & Chastising. N.p., 2016. Web. 13 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/absolving/chastising>.

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