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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• praiser
• commender

• praiser
• commender

2

as in vigilante

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

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• vindicator
• redeemer
• ransomer

• vindicator
• redeemer
• ransomer