castigates

[US]/ˈkæs.tɪɡeɪts/
[UK]/ˈkæstɪˌɡeɪts/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.severely criticizes, rebukes, or punishes someone

Phrases & Collocations

castigates the behavior

castigates the decision

castigates the actions

castigates the policy

castigates the leader

castigates the report

castigates the practice

castigates the system

castigates the proposal

Example Sentences

the teacher castigates students for not completing their homework.

the critic castigates the film for its poor storyline.

she castigates her friend for being late to the meeting.

the politician castigates his opponents during the debate.

the manager castigates the team for missing the deadline.

he often castigates himself for making mistakes.

the article castigates the government's inaction on climate change.

she was castigated by her peers for her controversial opinion.

the coach castigates the players for their lack of effort.

the judge castigates the defendant for his behavior in court.

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