Castigating and Laudatory
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Castigating
Castigating adjective - Inflicting, involving, or serving as punishment.
Laudatory is an antonym for castigating.
Nearby Words: castigate, castigated
Laudatory
Laudatory adjective - Full of or giving praise.
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Synonyms for Laudatory
Castigating is an antonym for laudatory.
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