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flame vs castigate

castigate vs flame

flame is a noun but castigate is not a noun.

flame and castigate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
flame Yes No Yes No
castigate No No Yes No
As verbs, castigate is a hypernym of flame; that is, castigate is a word with a broader meaning than flame:
  • flame: criticize harshly, usually via an electronic medium
  • castigate: censure severely
Other hypernyms of flame include chasten, chastise, correct, objurgate.
flame (noun) castigate (noun)
the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
flame (verb) castigate (verb)
criticize harshly, usually via an electronic medium censure severely
be in flames or aflame inflict severe punishment on
shine with a sudden light
Difference between flame and castigate

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