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Definition of Castigate
1. Verb. Censure severely. "She chastised him for his insensitive remarks"
Exact synonyms: Chasten, Chastise, Correct, Objurgate
Specialized synonyms: Flame
Generic synonyms: Bawl Out, Berate, Call Down, Call On The Carpet, Chew Out, Chew Up, Chide, Dress Down, Have Words, Jaw, Lambast, Lambaste, Lecture, Rag, Rebuke, Remonstrate, Reprimand, Reproof, Scold, Take To Task, Trounce
Derivative terms: Castigation, Castigation, Chastisement, Chastisement, Corrective, Objurgation
Specialized synonyms: Flame
Generic synonyms: Bawl Out, Berate, Call Down, Call On The Carpet, Chew Out, Chew Up, Chide, Dress Down, Have Words, Jaw, Lambast, Lambaste, Lecture, Rag, Rebuke, Remonstrate, Reprimand, Reproof, Scold, Take To Task, Trounce
Derivative terms: Castigation, Castigation, Chastisement, Chastisement, Corrective, Objurgation
2. Verb. Inflict severe punishment on.
Definition of Castigate
1. v. t. To punish by stripes; to chastise by blows; to chasten; also, to chastise verbally; to reprove; to criticise severely.
Definition of Castigate
1. [v -GATED, -GATING, -GATES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Castigate
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