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1. To reprimand or criticize someone severely
2. To inflict punishment upon someone
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.