Synonyms of castigation

castigation

noun

as in punishment

suffering, loss, or hardship imposed in response to a crime or offense

the loss of his father's trust was the harshest castigation that the boy could have possibly received for having told the lie

Synonyms & Similar Words

• punishment
• wrath
• penalty
• chastisement
• comeuppance
• discipline
• correction
• sentence
• condemnation
• retribution
• nemesis
• retaliation
• reprimand
• reprisal
• vengeance
• assessment
• criticism
• revenge
• desert(s)
• example
• censure
• denouncement
• fine
• rebuke
• imprisonment
• confinement
• damnation
• reproof
• incarceration
• mulct
• charge

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• pardon
• indemnity
• vindication
• parole
• acquittal
• amnesty
• exemption
• exoneration
• immunity
• impunity
• release
• exculpation
• commutation
• reprieve
• absolution
• forgiveness
• disregard
• remission
• condonation
• remitment
• overlooking