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rebuke vs castigation

castigation vs rebuke

rebuke and castigation both are nouns.

rebuke is a verb but castigation is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
rebuke Yes No Yes No
castigation Yes No No No
As nouns, castigation is a hyponym of rebuke; that is, castigation is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than rebuke:
  • rebuke: an act or expression of criticism and censure
  • castigation: a severe scolding
rebuke (noun) castigation (noun)
an act or expression of criticism and censure verbal punishment
a severe scolding
rebuke (verb) castigation (verb)
censure severely or angrily
Difference between rebuke and castigation

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