castigate

Meanings

• verb

  to scold or reprimand severely and repeatedly

  - "The teacher castigated the student for cheating on the exam."
  - "My boss castigated me for making a mistake in the report."

• verb

  to subject to harsh criticism or punishment

  - "The government castigated the opposition party for their stance on the issue."
  - "The coach castigated the team for their poor performance."

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Pronunciation

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2. /ˈkæs.tə.ɡeɪt/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

condemn , lambaste , chastise , punish , rebuke , reprimand , correct , revise

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with castigate
astonish , chastise , constigate , distate , fastidious , mastodon , pastiche , tasteless

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Variants

List of all variants of castigate that leads to same result
castigate , castigated , castigates , castigating , castigation , castigations , castigator , castigators , self-castigate , self-castigated , self-castigates , self-castigating , self-castigation , self-castigations

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'castigare,' which means to cleanse or purify.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'castigate' first appeared in English in the 15th century.

2. In medieval Europe, the term 'castigate' was used to refer to the act of purifying or cleansing an object or person through physical punishment.

3. The word 'castigate' is often used interchangeably with the word 'reprimand,' but 'castigate' implies a more severe form of rebuke.

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Related Concepts

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1. Reprimand: A formal or official rebuke or censure for misconduct or wrongdoing.

2. Scold: To speak angrily and abusively to someone.

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Culture

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Castigate has been used extensively in literature, particularly in works that explore themes of discipline, punishment, and morality. For instance, in Charles Dickens' 'David Copperfield,' the character Mr. Micawber advises David to 'castigate' himself when he makes a mistake. In music, the term 'castigate' has been used in song titles and lyrics to convey themes of reprimand and self-reflection.

How to Memorize "castigate"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of scolding or reprimanding someone. Imagine yourself in a position of authority, admonishing someone for their mistakes.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'castigate' with words like 'reprimand,' 'scold,' 'punish,' and 'discipline.'

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device by remembering the phrase 'Catch Astounding Sinners, Teach And Guide' to help remember the meaning of 'castigate.'

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