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• castigate

  Meaning

  • 1. To reprimand or criticize someone severely

  • 2. To inflict punishment upon someone

  Examples

  • 1. After Tony Stark's reckless behavior on the mission, Captain America castigated him for jeopardizing the team's safety.

  • 2. In the final scene, Batman castigated the Riddler for his crimes against Gotham.

  • 3. Nobita was castigated by his teacher for not completing his homework yet again, even though Doraemon offered to help.

  • 4. Professor Snape often castigated Harry Potter and his friends with a sharp tone and deducting house points for even minor mischief.