Sekirov Dictionary

castigate

/ˈkæs.tɪ.ɡeɪt/

verb 3
adjective 2
forms 7

verb3

•
(formal) To punish or reprimand someone severely.
- Perhaps disarmed by his own scandalous behaviour with Bathsheba, he was in no position to castigate his son for a similar fault. — 1999
•
(formal) To execrate or condemn something in a harsh manner, especially by public criticism.
- God doth indurate, when hee doth not by and by castigate a synner. — 1573
(rare) To revise or make corrections to a publication.

adjective2

(no longer used) Subdued, chastened, moderated
(no longer used) Revised and emended

forms

castigated · castigating · castigates · castigateth · castigatest · more castigate · most castigate

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