Ferule and Scold

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

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Scold and ferule are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Scold" instead a verb "Ferule".

Nearby Word: ferula

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

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Ferule and scold are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Ferule" instead a verb "Scold".

Nearby Words: scolding, scolded

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