Synonyms: chastisement, castigation
Definition: verbal punishment
Similar words: punishment, penalisation, penalization, penalty
Definition: the act of punishing
Synonyms: upbraiding, chewing out, castigation, going-over, earful, dressing down, bawling out
Definition: a severe scolding
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