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castigate

verb

Censure severely

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Word Facts

Word length
9
Starts with
C
Ends with
E
Contains
AS
Scrabble score
12

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verb

  1. Censure severely

    “She chastised him for his insensitive remarks”

verb

  1. Inflict severe punishment on

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Example Sentences

She chastised him for his insensitive remarks

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Synonyms

chastiseobjurgatechastencorrect

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