Chastiser and Scourge

Chastiser

Chastiser noun - One who inflicts punishment in return for an injury or offense.
Usage example: the highway patrolman who is the committed chastiser of those motorists who regard speed limits as no more than suggestions
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Synonyms for Chastiser

Scourge and chastiser are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Scourge" instead a noun "Chastiser".

Scourge

Scourge noun - One who inflicts punishment in return for an injury or offense.
Usage example: the attorney general, who just happens to be a candidate for governor, is a self-proclaimed scourge of organized crime

Chastiser and scourge are semantically related. You can use "Chastiser" instead a noun "Scourge".

Nearby Words: scourged, scourging

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