History
History
Synonyms
UK
US
Meaning:
castigate

to punish (a person) severely with blows or by criticizing

criticize severely

dispose

to get rid of something

place, order; deal with

reprove

to express one's strong disapproval to (a person) of her or his behaviour

rebuke

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