Castigate and Ferule

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

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

Nearby Word: castigating

Ferule noun - A switch (a stick or cane or flat paddle) used to punish children.

Castigate and ferule are semantically related in whip topic. Sometimes you can use "Castigate" instead a verb "Ferule", if it concerns topics such as scold, hit repeatedly.

Nearby Word: ferula