Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
castigar
Verb
/kas.tiˈɡaɾ/
Definition
To punish or reprimand, often as a form of discipline.
Examples
- After realizing his mistake, he was ready to face the consequences and accept that he would be castigar.
- Parents often feel the need to castigar their children to teach them right from wrong.
Meaning
The act of inflicting a penalty for a wrongdoing or misbehavior.
Synonyms
- penalize
- discipline
- chastise
- reprimand