Ferule and Praise

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Ferule noun - A switch (a stick or cane or flat paddle) used to punish children.

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Praise is an antonym for ferule in topics: scold, hit repeatedly.

Nearby Word: ferula

Praise verb - To proclaim the glory of.

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Ferule is an antonym for praise.

Nearby Words: praised, praising

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