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chastiser

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms 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 of chastiser

avenger, castigator, nemesis, punisher, scourge, vigilante
Words Related to chastiser

revenger

redresser, righter

requiter
Near Antonyms of chastiser

ransomer, redeemer, vindicator

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