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chastisement

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of chastisement

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

missing the field trip should be sufficient chastisement for the schoolyard fight

Synonyms of chastisement

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

Words Related to chastisement

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 chastisement

amnesty, indemnity, pardon, parole

acquittal, exculpation, exoneration, vindication

exemption, immunity, impunity

commutation, reprieve

absolution, forgiveness, remission, remitment

condonation, disregard, overlooking

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