15 same meaning words

Burhanuddin S. (United Arab Emirates)
15 words which have somehow same meaning but are used in different contexts and with different severity.
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  1. criticize
    find fault with; point out real or perceived flaws
  2. censure
    harsh criticism or disapproval
  3. upbraid
    express criticism towards
  4. berate
    censure severely or angrily
  5. scold
    censure severely or angrily
  6. reprimand
    an act or expression of criticism and censure
  7. chastise
    scold or criticize severely
  8. castigate
    inflict severe punishment on
  9. chide
    scold or reprimand severely or angrily
  10. lambaste
    censure severely or angrily
  11. rebuke
    an act or expression of criticism and censure
  12. reproach
    express criticism towards
  13. reprove
    reprimand, scold, or express dissatisfaction with
  14. admonish
    scold or reprimand; take to task
  15. chasten
    censure severely
Created on Tue Nov 03 02:35:16 EST 2015 (updated Tue Nov 03 05:50:58 EST 2015)

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