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Meaning of castigating
The primary meaning of the word "castigating" is to criticize or punish someone severely.
Etymology of castigating
The word "castigating" originates from the Latin word "castigare", which means to chasten or correct
It is derived from "castus", meaning pure, and "agere", meaning to drive, with the sense of driving out impurities or faults
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of criticizing or punishing someone for their wrongdoing
Synonyms
scolding
rebuking
reprimanding
admonishing
reproaching
chastising
upbraiding
berating
lashing
censuring
criticizing
condemning
denouncing
excoriating
fulminating
castigating
vilifying
abusing
reviling
vituperating
inveighing
railing
scourging
flattering
goading
needling
taunting
teasing
chiding
lecturing
moralizing
preaching
sermonizing
tongue-lashing
dressing down
telling off
taking to task
bawling out
chewing out
lambasting
caning
flogging
keelhauling
pillorying
skewering
roasting
Definitions
- To criticize or punish someone severely, typically for a fault or mistake
- * To subject someone to severe criticism or punishment
Usage Examples
- The manager was castigating the employee for his mistake, saying it was unacceptable
- * The newspaper was castigating the government for its handling of the crisis
- * The teacher was castigating the student for his poor behavior in class
Antonyms
praising
commending
applauding
congratulating
complimenting
extolling
lauding
eulogizing
glorifying
honoring
rewarding
encouraging
motivating
uplifting
supporting
defending
justifying
excusing
mitigating
palliating
whitewashing
glossing over
downplaying
minimizing
ignoring
overlooking
dismissing