Castigate
Castigate verb - To criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings.
Ostracize and castigate are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Ostracize" instead a verb "Castigate".
Nearby Word: castigating
Ostracize
Ostracize verb - Expel from a community or group.
Castigate and ostracize are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Castigate" instead a verb "Ostracize".
Nearby Words: ostracism, ostracizing
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