Castigate and Slash

Castigate

Castigate verb - To criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings.

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

Nearby Word: castigating

Slash

Slash verb - To penetrate with a sharp edge (as a knife).

Castigate and slash are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Castigate" instead a verb "Slash".

Nearby Words: slashed, slashing
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