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chastisement Synonyms

Another word for chastisement

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• noun (Context 1)

The act of rebuking, scolding, or punishing someone severely for a fault or wrongdoing.

Usage Example

"The committee issued a public rebuke to the official for violating ethical standards."

Strongest
rebuke
reprimand
castigation
scolding
censure
Strong
punishment
admonition
reproof
chastening
discipline

Opposites of chastisement

The opposite of chastisement shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

praise
commendation
reward
approval
compliment
exoneration
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• Nearby Words

chastening
chastetree
chastise
chastisement
chastiser
chastity
chat

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Chastisement. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/chastisement
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