CASTIGATE
(verb)Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Castigate.
How to pronounce castigate:
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Castigate - as a verb
Censure severely
Example: "She chastised him for his insensitive remarks"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
chasten12chastise13correct11objurgate19Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bawl outberate8call downcall on the carpetchew outchew upchide11dress downhave wordsjaw13lambast11lambaste12lecture9rag4rebuke12remonstrate13reprimand14scold8take to tasktrounce9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Inflict severe punishment on
Example Sentences
"The coach castigated the players for their poor performance."
"The professor castigated the student for plagiarizing the essay."
"He castigated his sister for always being late."
"The boss castigated the employees for not meeting the deadline."
"The teacher castigated the student for talking during class."
Word Game Points
Is CASTIGATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, castigate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CASTIGATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is CASTIGATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, castigate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCASTIGATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is CASTIGATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, castigate is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCASTIGATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
