Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
castigate
verb
/ˈkæ.stɪ.ɡeɪt/
Definition
To reprimand someone severely.
Examples
- The teacher castigated the students for their lack of effort on the project.
- After the scandal, the manager was castigated by the press for his poor judgment.
- She didn’t hesitate to castigate him for his rude comments.
Meaning
To castigate someone means to criticize them very harshly for their actions or behavior.
Synonyms
- rebuke
- chastise
- scold
- berate
- admonish
