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castigates

The word “castigates” has 3 syllables: cas-ti-gates

It's pronounced as /ˈkæstɪˌɡeɪts/

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In the thesaurus, “castigates” has 143 synonyms and 39 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for castigates

Antonyms for castigates

Meanings of castigates

  • 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 teacher castigates students who repeatedly break the rules.
  • The law castigates anyone caught dumping waste illegally.
  • Society often castigates individuals for minor moral failings.
  • The coach castigates players for not giving their best effort.
  • The critic castigates films that lack originality.

On this page you'll find 182 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to castigates, such as: absolves, abuses, acclaims, acquits, admonishes, affronts, aid.

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