Castigate
Castigate verb - To criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings.
Usage example: castigated him for his constant tardiness
Denounce is a synonym for castigate in censure topic. In some cases you can use "Denounce" instead a verb "Castigate".
Nearby Word: castigating
Denounce
Denounce verb - To declare to be morally wrong or evil.
Usage example: the church council denounced the bishop's teachings, officially declaring them to be heresy
Castigate is a synonym for denounce in condemn topic. You can use "Castigate" instead a verb "Denounce".
Nearby Words: denouncing, denouncement
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| people | castigate people | denounce people |
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