Castigate and Lick

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

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

Nearby Word: castigating

Lick verb - To strike repeatedly.

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Castigate and lick are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Castigate" instead a verb "Lick".

Nearby Words: licked, licking

castigate people

lick people

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