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soimaus — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • castigation noun Punishment given to correct someone's behavior; a telling-off.
  • rebuke noun A sharp expression of disapproval; a scolding.

Senses

soimaus is used for these senses in English:

  • castigation (archaic) Corrective punishment; chastisement; reproof
  • rebuke (of a person) A harsh criticism.

castigation — full definition

  1. noun Punishment given to correct someone's behavior; a telling-off.
  2. noun Harsh criticism.
  3. noun A correction made to a piece of writing.

rebuke — full definition

  1. noun A sharp expression of disapproval; a scolding.
  2. verb To criticize someone sharply, usually for something they did wrong.
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