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reprimand vs chastening

chastening vs reprimand

reprimand and chastening both are nouns.

reprimand is a verb but chastening is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
reprimand Yes No Yes No
chastening Yes No No No
As nouns, chastening is a hyponym of reprimand; that is, chastening is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than reprimand:
  • reprimand: an act or expression of criticism and censure
  • chastening: a rebuke for making a mistake
reprimand (noun) chastening (noun)
an act or expression of criticism and censure a rebuke for making a mistake
reprimand (verb) chastening (verb)
rebuke formally
censure severely or angrily
Difference between reprimand and chastening

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