verb
- to criticize or punish someone severely
Usage: formal
Examples
- The teacher castigated the student for cheating on the exam.
- The editorial castigated the mayor for his poor handling of the crisis.
- She was castigated by her parents for staying out past curfew.
- The coach castigated the team after their disappointing performance.
- Critics castigated the film for its poor writing and acting.
- The senator was castigated by his colleagues for his controversial remarks.