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1. (v.t.) castigate
to criticize or reprimand severely.
2. castigate
to punish in order to correct.
Etymology: (1600–10; < L castīgātus, ptp. of castigāre to chasten, der. of castus pure, chaste (for suffix, see fumigate ))
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (verb) chastise, castigate, objurgate, chasten, correct
censure severely
"She chastised him for his insensitive remarks"
2. (verb) castigate
inflict severe punishment on
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1. (verb) castigate
to punish by stripes; to chastise by blows; to chasten; also, to chastise verbally; to reprove; to criticise severely
2. (verb) castigate
to emend; to correct
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