Castigator and Punisher

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Castigator noun - One who inflicts punishment in return for an injury or offense.

Usage example: the principal seems to enjoy his role as the tireless castigator of classroom pranksters

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Punisher and castigator are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Punisher" instead a noun "Castigator".

Punisher noun - One who inflicts punishment in return for an injury or offense.

Usage example: a father who regrets the fact that he always ends up being the household's disciplinarian and resident punisher

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Castigator and punisher are semantically related. You can use "Castigator" instead a noun "Punisher".

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