Chastise and Reproving

Chastise

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

Reproving and chastise are semantically related. In some cases you can replace term "Reproving" with "Chastise", this verbs are similar.

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

Reproving

Reproving adjective - Expressing reproof or reproach especially as a corrective.
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Synonyms for Reproving

Chastise and reproving are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Chastise" instead a verb "Reproving".

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