Synonyms: chastisement, castigation
Definition: verbal punishment
Similar words: punishment, penalisation, penalization, penalty
Definition: the act of punishing
Synonyms: correction, chastening, chastisement
Definition: a rebuke for making a mistake
Similar words: reprehension, reprimand, reproof, reproval, rebuke
Definition: an act or expression of criticism and censure
Usage: he had to take the rebuke with a smile on his face