Chastising and Retributory

Chastising

Chastising adjective - Inflicting, involving, or serving as punishment.
Usage example: a chastising lecture on the proper care and feeding of the dog

Retributory and chastising are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Retributory" instead an adjective "Chastising".

Nearby Words: chastise, chastised, chastisement

Retributory

Retributory adjective - Of or relating to or having the nature of retribution.
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Chastising and retributory are semantically related. You can use "Chastising" instead an adjective "Retributory".
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