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Castigate - Criticize; Punish

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Castigate comes from Latin Castigare meaning to correct, chastise.

It is pronounced as Cast (Emphasized) + Ee + Gate {Listen to it here}

Important synonyms – Admonish, Discipline, Correct

Situational Uses:

  • They were strongly castigated for their refusal to act, when it was required.
  • The kid was castigated by the bully for absolutely no reason and thereafter, left sobbing alone.

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