All castigation synonyms

noun castigation

• punishment — the act of punishing.
• retribution — requital according to merits or deserts, especially for evil.
• discipline — training to act in accordance with rules; drill: military discipline.
• scolding — a person who is constantly scolding, often with loud and abusive speech.
• chastisement — Chastisement is the same as punishment.
• penalty — a punishment imposed or incurred for a violation of law or rule.
• reproof — the act of reproving, censuring, or rebuking.
• criticism — the analysis or evaluation of a work of art, literature, etc
• rebuke — to express sharp, stern disapproval of; reprove; reprimand.
• reprimand — a severe reproof or rebuke, especially a formal one by a person in authority.