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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

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

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