Chasten and Upbraid

Chasten verb - To inflict a penalty on for a fault or crime.

Upbraid and chasten are semantically related in correct topic. In some cases you can use "Upbraid" instead a verb "Chasten".

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

Chasten and upbraid are semantically related in scold topic. Sometimes you can use "Chasten" instead a verb "Upbraid".

Nearby Word: upbraiding