Castigating synonyms | verbs

Synonyms for Castigating as a Verb

• penalize

  criticize severely
• criticize

  criticize severely
• pummel

  criticize severely
• chastise

  criticize severely
• excoriate

  criticize severely
• scold
• censure
• berate
• upbraid
• lambaste
• rebuke
• reprimand
• lash
• punish
• flog
• blister
• discipline
• cane
• chasten
• scourge
• beat
• flay
• drub
• rail
• baste
• scarify
• rate
• scorch
• ream
• thrash
• correct
• whip
• bawl out
• chew out
• come down on
• dress down
• lay out
• scathe
• drag over the coals
• lean on
• read the riot act
• tongue-lash