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1. (noun) castigation, earful, bawling out, chewing out, upbraiding, going-over, dressing down
a severe scolding

2. (noun) castigation, chastisement
verbal punishment

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1. (noun) castigation
corrective punishment; chastisement; reproof; pungent criticism

2. (noun) castigation
emendation; correction

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