CASTIGATE


Meaning of CASTIGATE in English

v.

Pronunciation: ' kas-t ə - ˌ g ā t

Function: transitive verb

Inflected Form: -gat · ed ; -gat · ing

Etymology: Latin castigatus, past participle of castigare ― more at CHASTEN

Date: 1606

: to subject to severe punishment, reproof, or criticism

synonyms see PUNISH

– cas · ti · ga · tion \ ˌ kas-t ə - ' g ā -sh ə n \ noun

– cas · ti · ga · tor \ ' kas-t ə - ˌ g ā -t ə r \ noun

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