Chastise and Upbraiding

Chastise

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

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

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

Upbraiding

Upbraiding noun - A severe scolding.
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Synonyms for Upbraiding

Chastise and upbraiding are semantically related in scold topic. Sometimes you can use "Chastise" instead a verb "Upbraiding".

Nearby Words: upbraid, upbraided
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