Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fustigate
verb
/ˈfʌs.tɪ.ɡeɪt/
Definition
to criticize or beat severely; to castigate.
Examples
- After the team’s poor performance, the coach did not hesitate to fustigate the players during the post-game meeting.
- The critics fustigated the author’s latest novel for its lack of depth.
- In his speech, he fustigated the government’s policies on education.
Meaning
The term ‘fustigate’ is often used in a figurative sense to describe strong criticism or harsh punishment.
Synonyms
- berate
- castigate
- scold
- chastise
- rebuke
