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reprimand vs chasten

chasten vs reprimand

reprimand is a noun but chasten is not a noun.

reprimand and chasten both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
reprimand Yes No Yes No
chasten No No Yes No
As verbs, chasten is a hyponym of reprimand; that is, chasten is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than reprimand:
  • reprimand: censure severely or angrily
  • chasten: censure severely
Other hyponyms of reprimand include castigate, chastise, correct, objurgate, brush down, tell off.
reprimand (noun) chasten (noun)
an act or expression of criticism and censure
reprimand (verb) chasten (verb)
rebuke formally change by restraining or moderating
censure severely or angrily correct by punishment or discipline
censure severely
Difference between reprimand and chasten

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