Castigate and Slam

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Castigate

Castigate verb - To criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings.
Usage example: castigated him for his constant tardiness
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Slam and castigate are semantically related In some cases you can use "Slam" instead a verb "Castigate".
Nearby Word: castigating

Slam

Slam verb - To criticize harshly and usually publicly.
Usage example: slammed the cast members for forgetting their lines on opening night
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Castigate and slam are semantically related in criticize topic. Sometimes you can use "Castigate" instead a verb "Slam", if it concerns topics such as criticize very harshly.

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people castigate people slam people
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