Bow down and Castigate

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Bow down verb - Bend one's knee or body, or lower one's head.

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Castigate is an antonym for bow down in topics: worship, congratulate.

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

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Bow down is an antonym for castigate.

Nearby Word: castigating

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