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4 words match “CASTIGATION”

CASTIGATION n. 2 definitions
Corrective punishment; chastisement; reproof; pungent criticism. The keenest castigation of her slanderers. W. Irving.
DRESSING n.
Castigation; scolding; -- often with down. [Colloq.] Dressing case, a case of toilet utensils. -- Dressing forceps, a variety of forceps, shaped like a pair of scissors, used in dressing wounds. -- Dressing gown, a light gown, such as is used by a person while dressing; a study gown. -- Dressing room, an apartment a…
LASHING n.
The act of one who, or that which, lashes; castigation; chastisement. South. Lashing out, a striking out; also, extravagance.
LICKING n.
A flogging or castigation. [Colloq. or Low]