Castigate and Flatters

Castigate

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

Flatters is an antonym for castigate.

Nearby Word: castigating

Flatters

Definitions of Castigate not found.

Castigate is an antonym for flatters in topics: complement, compliment excessively.
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