castigate

verb
/ˈkæstɪˌɡeɪt/

Meaning

To criticize someone severely or to punish harshly.

Example Sentences

The teacher castigated the students for their poor behavior.

Synonyms

criticize, rebuke, reprimand, scold, punish

Antonyms

praise, commend, reward

Collocations

castigate severely, castigate publicly, castigate harshly

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