The difference between Castigation and Opprobrium

When used as nouns, castigation means corrective punishment, whereas opprobrium means disgrace arising from exceedingly shameful conduct.

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  1. Castigation as a noun (archaic):

    Corrective punishment; chastisement; reproof

  2. Castigation as a noun:

    severe criticism.

  3. Castigation as a noun (obsolete):

    Emendation; correction.

  1. Opprobrium as a noun:

    Disgrace arising from exceedingly shameful conduct; ignominy.

  2. Opprobrium as a noun:

    Scornful reproach or contempt.

  3. Opprobrium as a noun:

    A cause of shame or disgrace.

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