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castigate

 

[ ˈkæstɪˌɡeɪt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

formal

To criticize or reprimand severely. To punish or chastise.

Synonyms

chastise, rebuke, reprimand

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.
Context #2 | Verb

literary

To inflict severe punishment on.

Synonyms

discipline, penalize, punish

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,440 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.