Chastisement and Torture

Chastisement

Chastisement noun - Suffering, loss, or hardship imposed in response to a crime or offense.

Torture and chastisement are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Torture" instead a noun "Chastisement".

Nearby Words: chastise, chastised, chastising

Torture

Torture noun - A situation or state that causes great suffering and unhappiness.

Chastisement and torture are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Chastisement" instead a noun "Torture".

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