Castigate
Castigate verb - To criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings.
Usage example: castigated him for his constant tardiness
Jaw and castigate are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Jaw" instead a verb "Castigate".
Nearby Word: castigating
Jaw
Jaw verb - To criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings.
Usage example: you don't have to jaw me to death just because I bite my nails
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Synonyms for Jaw
Nearby Word: jawed
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