Castigate and Mock

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

Usage example: castigated him for his constant tardiness

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

Nearby Word: castigating

Mock verb - To copy or exaggerate (someone or something) in order to make fun of.

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Castigate and mock are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Castigate" instead a verb "Mock".

Nearby Words: mockery, mocking, mocked, mocker, mockingly

people	castigate people	mock people
group	castigate group	mock group

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