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castigated

 

[ ˈkæstɪˌɡeɪtɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

disciplinary action

To castigate means to reprimand someone severely. It often involves both verbal criticism and a sense of moral outrage. The term typically conveys a strong disapproval and is used in contexts where an individual has acted inappropriately or failed to meet certain standards. Castigating someone can occur in various settings, such as workplaces, schools, or personal relationships.

Synonyms

admonish, chastise, rebuke, reprimand, scold

Examples of usage

  • The coach castigated the players for their poor performance.
  • She felt that the manager had unjustly castigated her during the meeting.
  • The teacher castigated the students for their lack of preparation for the exam.

Translations

Translations of the word "castigated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 castigado

🇮🇳 दंडित

🇩🇪 bestraft

🇮🇩 dihukum

🇺🇦 покараний

🇵🇱 ukarany

🇯🇵 罰せられた

🇫🇷 châtié

🇪🇸 castigado

🇹🇷 cezalandırılmış

🇰🇷 처벌받은

🇸🇦 معاقب

🇨🇿 potrestan

🇸🇰 potrestaný

🇨🇳 惩罚的

🇸🇮 kaznovan

🇮🇸 refsaður

🇰🇿 жазаланған

🇬🇪 საჯარიმო

🇦🇿 cəzalandırılmış

🇲🇽 castigado

Etymology

The word 'castigate' originates from the Latin 'castigatus', the past participle of 'castigare', which means to correct or chastise. The root 'castus' translates to pure or chaste, reflecting a moral dimension tied to the act of reprimanding. 'Castigare' was used in historical texts to illustrate the notion of setting someone right, often through punishment or correction. The term made its way into the English language in the late 16th century, maintaining its connotation of severe reprimand. Over time, 'castigate' has been employed in various contexts, including legal, educational, and literary, signifying disapproval of behavior deemed unacceptable.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,429, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.