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castigate
to criticize or reprimand someone severely
Synonyms
Antonyms
- praise
- commend
- applaud
castigate in a sentence
The editorial castigated officials for ignoring repeated safety warnings.
The review castigated the director for turning a subtle novel into a shallow comedy.
Where it comes from
From Latin castigare, meaning 'to correct or chastise.'
Memory hook
CAST-A-GATE at misconduct: castigate means deliver a harsh rebuke.
Read it in context
- Seven Votes at Dawn History