Castigate and Weaken

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

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

Nearby Word: castigating

Weaken verb - To diminish the physical strength of.

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Castigate and weaken are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Castigate" instead a verb "Weaken".

Nearby Words: weak, weakness, weakening

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