Castigate and Scorn

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

Nearby Word: castigating

Scorn verb - To show contempt for.

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Castigate and scorn are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Castigate" instead a verb "Scorn".

Nearby Words: scornful, scorned, scornfully, scorning

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