Castigate and Subdue

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

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

Nearby Word: castigating

Subdue verb - To achieve a victory over.

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Castigate and subdue are semantically related in punish topic. Sometimes you can use "Castigate" instead a verb "Subdue".

Nearby Words: subdual, subduing

people	castigate people	subdue people
group	castigate group	subdue group

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