castigate
[ kas-ti-geyt ]
/ ˈkæs tɪˌgeɪt /
verb (used with object), cas·ti·gat·ed, cas·ti·gat·ing.
to criticize or reprimand severely.
to punish in order to correct.
Origin of castigate
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British Dictionary definitions for castigation
castigate
/ (ˈkæstɪˌɡeɪt) /
verb
(tr)
to rebuke or criticize in a severe manner; chastise
Derived forms of castigate
castigation, noun castigator, noun castigatory, adjectiveWord Origin for castigate
C17: from Latin
castīgāre to correct, punish, from
castum pure +
agere to compel (to be)