chastisements
Harsh verbal reprimands
Chastisements are punishments or severe criticisms intended to correct behavior or express strong disapproval.
The word carries a somewhat formal or old-fashioned tone, suggesting discipline that aims to reform rather than simply penalize.
The teacher's chastisements had little effect on the unruly students.
In religious contexts, chastisements may refer to divine punishment meant to guide believers back to righteous conduct.
Express sharp disapproval
- scoldingHarsh verbal criticism
- reprimandFormal expression of disapproval
- admonitionMild verbal correction
- reproachExpression of disappointment
censure · criticism · lecture · berating · upbraiding · denunciation · condemnation · remonstration
Punishment for wrongdoing
- sanctionApproval or punitive measure
- retributionPunishment for wrongdoing
- punishmentPenalty for an offense
- disciplineTrained self-control or specialty
penance · sentence · fine · deterrence · consequence · justice · incarceration · correction
rebuke
Express sharp disapproval
- scoldingHarsh verbal criticism
- reprimandFormal expression of disapproval
- admonitionMild verbal correction
reproach · censure · criticism · lecture · berating · upbraiding · denunciation · condemnation · remonstration · reproof
penalty
Punishment for wrongdoing
- sanctionApproval or punitive measure
- retributionPunishment for wrongdoing
- punishmentPenalty for an offense
discipline · penance · sentence · fine · deterrence · consequence · justice · incarceration · correction · atonement
whipping
Repeated striking blows
- floggingBeating as punishment
- scourgingWhipping as punishment
- flagellationBeating with a whip
beating · spanking · caning · birching · lashing · thrashing · corporal · paddling · strapping · switching
chastisementspraises
Verbally commends
commendations · accolades · compliments · laudations · plaudits