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soimaus — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • castigation noun Corrective punishment; chastisement; reproof
  • 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 Corrective punishment; chastisement; reproof
  2. noun Severe criticism.
  3. noun Emendation; correction.

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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