Castigate and Ostracise

Castigate

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

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

Nearby Word: castigating

Ostracise

Ostracise verb - Expel from a community or group.
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Synonyms for Ostracise

Castigate and ostracise are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Castigate" instead a verb "Ostracise".
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