Synonyms of castigator

castigator

noun

1

as in criticizer

a person given to harsh judgments and to finding faults

even Broadway's most famously caustic castigator liked the play

Synonyms & Similar Words

• criticizer
• critic
• censurer
• caviller
• knocker
• faultfinder
• nitpicker
• caviler
• denouncer
• carper
• disparager
• condemnor
• niggler
• condemner
• hypercritic
• detractor
• attacker
• quibbler
• assailant
• derider
• denigrator
• reprover
• railer
• ranter
• pettifogger
• admonisher
• scold
• criticaster
• belittler
• hairsplitter
• crucifier
• grouser
• rebuker
• decrier
• grumbler
• haranguer
• crybaby
• reproacher
• complainer
• griper
• whiner
• upbraider
• grouch
• bellyacher
• fusser

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• praiser
• commender

2

as in nemesis

one who inflicts punishment in return for an injury or offense

the principal seems to enjoy his role as the tireless castigator of classroom pranksters

Synonyms & Similar Words

• nemesis
• vigilante
• avenger
• chastiser
• punisher
• scourge
• revenger
• redresser
• righter
• requiter

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• redeemer
• vindicator
• ransomer