Chastise and Give absolution

Opposite meaning terms

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

Show all Definitions

Give absolution is an antonym for chastise.

Nearby Words: chaste, chastity, chastisement, chastising, chastized

Definitions of Chastise not found.

Chastise is an antonym for give absolution in forgive topic.

Cite this Source

Give absolution and Chastise. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/chastise/give_absolution

Chastise & Give absolution. N.p., 2016. Web. 13 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/chastise/give_absolution>.

Give absolution or Chastise. 2016. Accessed August 13, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/chastise/give_absolution.

Google Ngram Viewer shows how "chastise" and "give absolution" have occurred on timeline