Meaning & use
castigate
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To criticize someone severely, especially in a public or formal way.
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The coach castigated the team for their lack of effort in the second half.
The editorial castigated the mayor for mishandling the budget crisis.
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A formal word implying harsh, often public criticism; it's stronger than simply 'scold.'
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