Castigate
Castigate verb - To criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings.
Usage example: castigated him for his constant tardiness
Score and castigate are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Score" instead a verb "Castigate".
Nearby Word: castigating
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Score and Castigate. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 22, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/castigate/score
Castigate & Score. N.p., 2016. Web. 22 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/castigate/score>.
Score or Castigate. 2016. Accessed July 22, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/castigate/score.
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