Castigate and Zap

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

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

Nearby Word: castigating

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

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Castigate and zap are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Castigate" instead a verb "Zap".

Nearby Word: zapping

castigate people

zap people

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Zap and Castigate. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 07, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/castigate/zap

Castigate & Zap. N.p., 2016. Web. 07 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/castigate/zap>.

Zap or Castigate. 2016. Accessed August 07, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/castigate/zap.

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