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castigation vs rebuke

rebuke vs castigation

castigation and rebuke both are nouns.

castigation is not a verb while rebuke is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
castigation Yes No No No
rebuke Yes No Yes No
As nouns, rebuke is a hypernym of castigation; that is, rebuke is a word with a broader meaning than castigation:
  • castigation: a severe scolding
  • rebuke: an act or expression of criticism and censure
Other hypernyms of castigation include reprehension, reprimand, reproof, reproval.
castigation (noun) rebuke (noun)
verbal punishment an act or expression of criticism and censure
a severe scolding
castigation (verb) rebuke (verb)
censure severely or angrily
Difference between castigation and rebuke

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