castigated

[US]/kæsˈtɪɡeɪtɪd/
[UK]/kæstɪˈɡeɪtɪd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to severely reprimand, criticize, or punish someone.

Phrases & Collocations

castigated for

castigated publicly

castigated severely

castigated harshly

castigated repeatedly

castigated unjustly

castigated openly

castigated by peers

castigated in public

castigated for mistakes

Example Sentences

the teacher castigated the students for their poor performance.

he was castigated by the critics for his latest film.

she felt she had been unfairly castigated by her peers.

the manager castigated the team for missing the deadline.

he was publicly castigated for his controversial remarks.

the judge castigated the defendant for his lack of remorse.

she castigated herself for not studying harder.

the article castigated the government for its inaction.

he was castigated for his reckless driving.

the coach castigated the players for their lack of effort.

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