Castigate and Whack

Castigate

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

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

Nearby Word: castigating

Whack

Whack verb - To deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner.
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Synonyms for Whack

Castigate and whack are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Castigate" instead a verb "Whack".

Nearby Words: whacked, whacking, whacky, whacker

Common collocations

people castigate people whack people
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