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castigate

The word “castigate” has 3 syllables: cas-ti-gate

It's pronounced as /ˈkæstɪˌɡeɪt/

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In the thesaurus, “castigate” has 117 synonyms and 34 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for castigate along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for castigate

Antonyms for castigate

Meanings of castigate

  • verb
    1. To punish or reprimand someone severely.
    2. To execrate or condemn something in a harsh manner, especially by public criticism.
    3. To revise or make corrections to a publication.

Example Sentences

  • The manager publicly castigate the employee for repeated mistakes.
  • Critics often castigate the film for its weak plot.
  • He did not want to castigate his friend over a minor issue.
  • The report castigate the company for ignoring safety rules.
  • Commentators castigate the policy as ineffective.

On this page you'll find 151 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to castigate, such as: absolve, abuse, acclaim, acquit, admonish, affront, aid.

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