castigations
Severe verbal punishments
Castigations are severe criticisms or punishments intended to correct behavior.
The word carries a formal, almost archaic tone, suggesting rebuke that aims to reform rather than merely condemn: The editorial board's castigations of the mayor's policies were relentless.
In religious contexts, castigations may involve physical self-punishment as penance.
Criticizes sharply for wrongdoing
- reprimandsFormal expressions of disapproval
- scoldingsSharp verbal criticisms
- admonishmentsCautionary verbal corrections
- reproachesCritical words of blame
tongue-lashings · upbraidings · criticisms · denunciations · condemnations · censures · reproofs · lectures
Formal expressions of strong disapproval
- judgmentsFormed opinions or decisions
- denouncementsPublic declarations of blame
- indictmentsFormal criminal accusations
- accusationsClaims of fault
blame · finger-pointing · shaming · guilt-tripping · recriminations · opprobrium · disapproval · vilification
Trained self-control or specialty
- correctionFixing of mistakes
- punishmentPenalty for an offense
- penaltiesPunishments for infractions
- sanctionsPunitive international restrictions
retribution · chastening · comeuppance · just desserts · disciplinary action · consequences · reprisals · measures
Causing feelings of disgrace
- humiliationLoss of dignity
- pilloryingPublicly attacking or ridiculing
- call-outsPublic accusations or summons
- cancellationVoiding of plans
exposés · takedowns · dragging · social media pile-on · naming and shaming · public flogging · disgrace · infamy
rebukes
Criticizes sharply for wrongdoing
- reprimandsFormal expressions of disapproval
- scoldingsSharp verbal criticisms
- admonishmentsCautionary verbal corrections
reproaches · tongue-lashings · upbraidings · criticisms · denunciations · condemnations · censures · reproofs · lectures · beratings
condemnations
Formal expressions of strong disapproval
- judgmentsFormed opinions or decisions
- denouncementsPublic declarations of blame
- indictmentsFormal criminal accusations
accusations · blame · finger-pointing · shaming · guilt-tripping · recriminations · opprobrium · disapproval · vilification · damnation
discipline
Trained self-control or specialty
- correctionFixing of mistakes
- punishmentPenalty for an offense
- penaltiesPunishments for infractions
sanctions · retribution · chastening · comeuppance · just desserts · disciplinary action · consequences · reprisals · measures · reckoning
shaming
Causing feelings of disgrace
- humiliationLoss of dignity
- pilloryingPublicly attacking or ridiculing
- call-outsPublic accusations or summons
cancellation · exposés · takedowns · dragging · social media pile-on · naming and shaming · public flogging · disgrace · infamy · scandal
castigationspraises
Verbally commends
commendations · accolades · compliments · laudations · plaudits
castigationsencouragements
Expressions of support
reassurances · consolations · empowerments · inspirations · validations