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castigation vs reprimand

reprimand vs castigation

castigation and reprimand both are nouns.

castigation is not a verb while reprimand is a verb.

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

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