castigation |
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| 1. | [ noun ] a severe scolding | |
| Synonyms: | chewing_out bawling_out upbraiding going-over dressing_down earful | |
| Related terms: | rebuke reproach | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (sociology) verbal punishment | |
| Synonyms: | chastisement | |
| Related terms: | punishment chastize | |
| Similar spelling: |
Castiglione castigate Castiglia Castagna |
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