Castigate: meaning, definitions and examples
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castigate
[ ˈkæstɪˌɡeɪt ]
formal
To criticize or reprimand severely. To punish or chastise.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The teacher castigated the student for not completing the assignment on time.
- The manager castigated the employee for their unprofessional behavior during the meeting.
literary
To inflict severe punishment on.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- In the olden days, wrongdoers were castigated publicly as a form of punishment.
Translations
Translations of the word "castigate" in other languages:
🇵🇹 castigar
🇮🇳 दंड देना (Daṇḍ denā)
🇩🇪 züchtigen
🇮🇩 menghukum
🇺🇦 карати
🇵🇱 karcić
🇯🇵 厳しく叱る (Kibishiku shikaru)
🇫🇷 châtier
🇪🇸 castigar
🇹🇷 cezalandırmak
🇰🇷 벌하다 (Beolhada)
🇸🇦 يعاقب (Yaʿāqib)
🇨🇿 trestat
🇸🇰 trestať
🇨🇳 惩罚 (Chéngfá)
🇸🇮 kaznovati
🇮🇸 refsa
🇰🇿 жазалау
🇬🇪 დასჯა (Dasja)
🇦🇿 cəzalandırmaq
🇲🇽 castigar
Word origin
The word 'castigate' originated from the Latin word 'castigare', which means 'to correct' or 'to punish'. It entered the English language in the late 16th century. The concept of castigation has been present in various cultures throughout history as a means of disciplining or correcting undesirable behavior.
See also: castigation.