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What is another word for Castigate? – 111 Castigate Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    scold admonish reprimand rebuke reproach chastise censure condemn criticize denounce deplore disapprove berate lecture tongue-lash upbraid excoriate flay pillory lambast assail attack blast scourge vilify revile abuse belittle demean

    Meaning of Castigate

    According to Merriam-Webster, to castigate means to punish or criticize severely, often in a public and formal way.

    Definitions

    • The Oxford English Dictionary defines castigate as to criticize or punish someone or something severely, often in order to improve their behavior or performance.
    • Cambridge Dictionary states that to castigate means to criticize someone or something strongly, often in a formal or public way.

    Example Uses

    • The newspaper castigated the government for its handling of the economic crisis.
    • The teacher castigated the student for cheating on the exam.
    • The company was castigated by environmental groups for its pollution record.
    • The politician was castigated by her opponent for her stance on the issue.
    • The journalist castigated the celebrities for their extravagant lifestyles.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    praise commend applaud approve endorse support encourage compliment extol laud eulogize glorify honor justify vindicate exonerate absolve acquit defend justify rationalize

    Related Nouns

    punishment criticism reprimand rebuke censure condemnation denunciation disapproval admonition scolding lecture tongue-lashing upbraiding excoriation flaying pillorying chastisement penalization sanction discipline

    Related Verbs

    punish criticize censure condemn rebuke reprimand scold admonish lecture tongue-lash upbraid excoriate flay pillory chastise berate assail attack blast scourge vilify revile

    Related Adjectives

    harsh severe critical disapproving condemnatory denunciatory punitive disciplinary corrective reformative improving severe stringent rigorous strict stern austere unforgiving unrelenting