1. to criticize or censure severely; to scold harshly
Usage: formal; literary
2. to beat or whip; to thrash
Usage: archaic; rare

Examples

• The critic fustigates the author's latest novel for its weak plot and shallow characters.
• The principal fustigates students who violate the school's code of conduct.
• She fustigates her team for their lack of preparation before the competition.
• The newspaper fustigates the government's handling of the crisis.
• He fustigates himself for making such a careless mistake.
• The review fustigates the restaurant's poor service and mediocre food.