Castigate
Castigate verb - To criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings.
Usage example: castigated him for his constant tardiness
Rant at and castigate are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rant at" instead a verb "Castigate".
Nearby Word: castigating
Rant at
Rant at verb - To criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings.
Usage example: Grandmother ranted at us for skipping the family holiday gathering in favor of a ski trip
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Rant at and Castigate. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 28, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/castigate/rant_at
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