Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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castigation | Yes | No | No | No |
reproof | Yes | No | Yes | No |
castigation (noun) | reproof (noun) |
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verbal punishment | an act or expression of criticism and censure |
a severe scolding |
castigation (verb) | reproof (verb) |
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take to task |