Castigate and Condemn

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

Usage example: castigated him for his constant tardiness

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Condemn is a synonym for castigate in censure topic. In some cases you can use "Condemn" instead a verb "Castigate".

Nearby Word: castigating

Condemn verb - To declare to be morally wrong or evil.

Usage example: it is a sign of human progress that slavery, which was once common, is now universally condemned

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Castigate is a synonym for condemn in censure topic. You can use "Castigate" instead a verb "Condemn", if it concerns topics such as blame.

castigate people

condemn people

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