Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Castigates.
Castigates - as a verb
Censure severely
Example: "She chastised him for his insensitive remarks"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
- bawl out
- berate
- call down
- call on the carpet
- chew out
- chew up
- chide
- dress down
- have words
- jaw
- lambast
- lambaste
- lecture
- rag
- rebuke
- remonstrate
- reprimand
- scold
- take to task
- trounce
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Inflict severe punishment on
Example Sentences
"The teacher castigates students for tardiness."
"The boss castigates employees for making mistakes."
"The coach castigates players for not giving their best."
"The mother castigates her child for breaking the vase."
"The critic castigates the artist's latest work."
Word Game Points
Is CASTIGATES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, castigates is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CASTIGATES has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is CASTIGATES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, castigates is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCASTIGATES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is CASTIGATES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, castigates is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCASTIGATES has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
