7
chastening(noun, verb, adjective, disapproving, punishing)
6
punishing(verb, adjective, punishing, disciplinary, penal)
5
chastising(noun, verb, disapproving, punishing)
4
censuring(verb, disapproving, criticizing)
4
disciplining(noun, verb, punishing)
4
lambasting(verb, punishing)
4
penalizing(verb, punishing)
4
punitive(adjective, punishment)
4
rebuking
4
scolding(noun, verb)
3
correcting(verb, punishing)
3
criticizing(verb, disapproving, criticizing)
3
reprimanding(verb, criticizing)
3
reproaching(verb, disapproving, criticizing)
2
admonishing(verb, disapproving)
2
afflicting(verb, punishing)
2
agonizing(verb, punishing)
2
anguishing(verb, punishing)
2
chiding(verb, disapproving, criticizing)
2
condemning(verb, disapproving)
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