Castigate and Mend

Castigate

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

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

Nearby Word: castigating

Mend

Mend verb - To put into good shape or working order again.

Castigate and mend are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Castigate" instead a verb "Mend".

Nearby Words: mended, mending, mender

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