chastiser

chastiser

noun

Definition of CHASTISER

one who inflicts punishment in return for an injury or offense <the highway patrolman who is the committed chastiser of those motorists who regard speed limits as no more than suggestions>

Synonyms avenger, castigator, chastiser, punisher, scourge, vigilante

Related Words revenger; redresser, righter; requiter

Near Antonyms ransomer, redeemer, vindicator