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castigation

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of castigation

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

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

Synonyms of castigation

chastisement, comeuppance, correction, desert(s), discipline, nemesis, penalty, punishment, wrath

Words Related to castigation

reprisal, retaliation, retribution, revenge, vengeance

assessment, charge, fine, mulct

example, sentence

confinement, imprisonment, incarceration

condemnation, damnation, denouncement

censure, criticism, rebuke, reprimand, reproof

Near Antonyms of castigation

amnesty, indemnity, pardon, parole

acquittal, exculpation, exoneration, vindication

exemption, immunity, impunity

commutation, reprieve

absolution, forgiveness, remission, remitment

condonation, disregard, overlooking

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