castigate (ˈkæstɪˌɡeɪt
)
Definitions
verb
- (tr) to rebuke or criticize in a severe manner; chastise
Alternative Forms
ˌcastiˈgation noun ˈcastiˌgator noun ˌcastiˈgatory adjectiveWord Origin
C17: from Latin castīgāre to correct, punish, from castum pure + agere to compel (to be)Synonyms
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reprimand,
blast,
carpet,
flame,
put down,
criticize,
lash,
slate,
censure,
rebuke,
scold,
berate,
dress down,
chastise,
chasten,
tear into,
diss,
read the riot act slap on the wrist lambast(e)
bawl out,
excoriate,
rap over the knuckles,
haul over the coals
chew out,
tear (someone) off a strip give a rocket