castigate

[US]/ˈkæstɪɡeɪt/
[UK]/ˈkæstɪɡeɪt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt.to harshly criticize, reprimand, or punish (someone)
n.severe criticism, reprimand, or punishment;one who reprimands or criticizes severely
adj.reprimanding; punishing; correcting

Example Sentences

he was castigated for not setting a good example.

people publicly castigated for past mendacity.

The judge castigated the attorney for badgering the witness.

The principal castigate the student who have insult their teacher.

The film mercilessly castigates the old society.

dissentient voices were castigated as ‘hopeless bureaucrats’.

Heartless Castigate ,Mordacious Innuendo——logic analysis of "Homeless" " capitalist henchman

He castigated the secretaries for their sloppy job of filing.

I am appalled that one so - called authority could castigate thousands of successful , worthwhile programs.

This happened to poor Catherine of Braganza at her wedding to Charles II of Britain in 1662, when her pink farthingale was castigated as dowdy.

7. This happened to poor Catherine of Braganza at her wedding to Charles II of Britain in 1662, when her pink farthingale was castigated as dowdy.

Real-world Examples

Mr Thorne says it both " celebrates and castigates" baby-boomers.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

Donald Trump has castigated Facebook for suspending his account until at least January 2023.

Source: BBC Listening Compilation June 2021

Castigating restaurateurs for offering them is as silly as berating directors for making superhero films.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

While he castigated migrants, the president did not bring up the boy's death hours earlier.

Source: New York Times

This Cameron would come out fighting against Mr Miliband's interventionist populism, castigating the Labour leader for threatening the industries he seeks to improve.

Source: The Economist - Comprehensive

Independent observers, supported by the Southern African Development Community, a regional club which had previously whitewashed elections in Zimbabwe, castigated the conduct of the poll.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

Refused a licence more than once, he has been castigated for the perceived crassness of his music, his failure to pass a classical vocal test and inability to file the right paperwork.

Source: The Economist Culture

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