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chastisement vs reproof

reproof vs chastisement

chastisement and reproof both are nouns.

chastisement is not a verb while reproof is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
chastisement Yes No No No
reproof Yes No Yes No
As nouns, reproof is a hypernym of chastisement; that is, reproof is a word with a broader meaning than chastisement:
  • chastisement: a rebuke for making a mistake
  • reproof: an act or expression of criticism and censure
Other hypernyms of chastisement include rebuke, reprehension, reprimand, reproval.
chastisement (noun) reproof (noun)
verbal punishment an act or expression of criticism and censure
a rebuke for making a mistake
chastisement (verb) reproof (verb)
take to task
Difference between chastisement and reproof

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