castigation

[US]/kæs.tɪɡˈeɪ.ʃən/
[UK]/ˌkæs.tɪɡˈeɪ.ʃən/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.severe criticism or punishment; formal correction or revision

Phrases & Collocations

harsh castigation

public castigation

castigation of behavior

castigation for mistakes

castigation of actions

castigation by peers

castigation from authority

castigation in public

castigation of decisions

castigation as punishment

Example Sentences

the teacher's castigation of the student's behavior was harsh.

he faced castigation from his peers for his poor decision.

the castigation of the policy led to significant changes.

she received castigation for her lack of effort in the project.

his castigation of the team's performance was well-deserved.

the castigation from the critics was relentless.

castigation in public can be very damaging to one's reputation.

he accepted the castigation as a necessary part of learning.

the castigation of his actions made him reconsider his choices.

she was surprised by the castigation she received online.

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