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castigating

The word “castigating” has 4 syllables: cas-ti-gat-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈkæstɪˌɡeɪtɪŋ/

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In the thesaurus, “castigating” has 136 synonyms and 35 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for castigating

Antonyms for castigating

Meanings of castigating

  • 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 principal was castigating students for breaking the school rules.
  • Critics were castigating the film for its weak storyline.
  • He kept castigating himself for past mistakes.
  • The article was castigating the government’s handling of the crisis.
  • She spent the meeting castigating the team for their lack of preparation.

On this page you'll find 171 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to castigating, such as: absolving, abusing, acclaiming, acquitting, admonishing, affronting, approving.

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