What is another word for Keelhauled?
Pronunciation: [kˈiːlhɔːld] (IPA) 
Keelhaul is a term used in a nautical context, which refers to a form of punishment that was inflicted on sailors of old. The term translates to dragging someone along the keel underneath a vessel as punishment for their sins. Some of the synonyms for keelhauled include penalized, chastised, punished, rebuked, reprimanded, admonished, castigated, scolded, chastened, and censured. All these synonyms connote some form of punishment or correction for wrongdoings and are often used interchangeably with keelhauled. While this form of punishment is no longer practiced today, the consequences of an authority figure reprimanding an individual for their errors can still be felt in various settings.
